First Data Career Opportunities

A global leader in transaction processing, First Data is dedicated to evolving the future of data-driven commerce. We do this with our committed employees, who are inspired to shape the future of the industry and deliver superior services to our customers around the world. There is always an extensive range of opportunities here for people just beginning their careers and for experienced professionals.

Wherever you are, and however you pay for things, chances are your transaction is possible because of the people and technologies of First Data. We have two facilities: Kennesaw and Marietta.

Our People

At First Data, it is our people who fulfill the promise behind the First Data brand and make us a premier leader in the marketplace. We recognize, appreciate and utilize our employees’ skills and knowledge to set us apart from the competition. The First Data team delivers best service to our clients, and we hire only the best people to achieve just that. Find out More!

Why First Data?

First Data is a global leader in advanced technology and commerce solutions with unparalleled opportunities to advance your skills and build a sucessful career. We encourage employees at all levels to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions, which promote a collaborative environment. Find out More!

Benefits

First Data understands the importance of offering competitive benefits to its employees worldwide. We provide benefit programs that encourage wellness, individual growth and incentives to succeed. Find out More!

Career Opportunities

Whether you are just starting your career or have many years of experience under your belt, First Data can provide you with exciting new challenges and opportunities for continuous growth. We are an innovative global technology company that offers the chance to become a part of a global commerce. Find out More!

Our People

At First Data, it is our people who fulfill the promise behind the First Data brand and make us a premier leader in the marketplace. We recognize, appreciate and utilize our employees’ skills and knowledge to set us apart from the competition. The First Data team delivers best service to our clients, and we hire only the best people to achieve just that.

We value the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By understanding and recognizing each other’s differences while working toward similar goals, we obtain innovative and dynamic results. We believe the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring the competitive advantage First Data delivers to our clients. Our client base is worldwide. Therefore, our 25,000 employees that span 35 countries across the globe must be as diverse as the clients we serve.

We have been honored for our continued support of the INROADS Internship Program—a program that trains and develops talented high school and college minority students through internships within many of North America’s top corporations, firms and organizations.

Our Corporate Values
Our success and our customers’ trust remains firmly rooted in our four corporate values:

• Embodying the highest ethical standards
• Treating people with respect and dignity
• Satisfying clients by always exceeding their expectations
• Creating value for shareholders

Our Guiding Principles
There are 10 guiding principles that help shape our corporate values. These further clarify how we are expected to behave as a company—with our customers, colleagues and counterparts.

• Build trust and credibility: Do what you say and say what you do.
• Respect the individual: Treat each other with dignity and integrity.
• Create a culture of open and honest communications: Everyone should feel comfortable to speak his or her mind.
• Set tone at the top: Management leads by example.
• Uphold the law: Put the law of the land on a pedestal.
• Avoid conflicts of interest: Carefully and consciously manage various stakeholder interests.
• Set metrics and report results accurately: Balance the short and long term.
• Promote substance over form: Focus on what is important and not what is convenient.
• Be loyal: To your families, your company and yourself.
• Do the right thing: Because it is the right thing to do.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
First Data provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.

Why First Data?










First Data is a global leader in advanced technology and commerce solutions with unparalleled opportunities to advance your skills and build a sucessful career. We encourage employees at all levels to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions, which promote a collaborative environment.

10 Reasons to Work at First Data

Values and Guiding Principles
We operate with a clear set of values and principles that guides our conduct and holds us accountable to each other, our partners and our customers.

Exceptional Benefits
Our employees share in the success of our company through competitive compensation programs that encourage health and wellness, support time off and help save for retirement.

Industry Leader
We play a significant role in the global economy, processing over 1,400 transactions every second across more than 60 countries worldwide.

Diversity of Thought
We value diversity of experience and knowledge at all levels. This gives us a 360-degree view of the marketplace and drives us to think globally.

Career Growth
We offer challenging careers in the United States as well as abroad. We value and reward high performance with increased responsibility and career growth.

Innovation
We continuously apply innovative thinking to find ways that our technologies can change our world and change the way we do business.

We’re in Good Company
Our success has earned us respect and ongoing strategic partnerships with some of the largest players in retail and financial services.

Customer Portfolio
We have significant depth and breadth in our customer portfolio, allowing us to drive commerce for millions of cardholders and merchants around the world.

Product Range
We have the right solutions that keep us focused on our core customers and business, while keeping us competitive in new and evolving markets.

Community
We contribute to communities through volunteerism, sponsorships, product donations and employee gift-matching. In 2008, total giving was more than $4.5 million.

Benefits

First Data understands the importance of offering competitive benefits to its employees worldwide. We provide benefit programs that encourage wellness, individual growth and incentives to succeed.

Total Compensation at First Data
We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs designed to help our employees manage their health and wellness, take time off to unwind, save for retirement and share in the success of the company.

Additionally, our employees around the world have an opportunity to benefit from our success via either our Annual Bonus or Team Performance Incentive Plans.

Other U.S. Employee Benefit Programs
First Data also provides a wide range of voluntary benefit programs that save our employees time and money every day.

Career Opportunities

Whether you are just starting your career or have many years of experience under your belt, First Data can provide you with exciting new challenges and opportunities for continuous growth. We are an innovative global technology company that offers the chance to become a part of a global commerce.

First Data has a wide variety of jobs and a range of product segments to offer countless opportunities through your career’s progress. We believe our employees are exceptional people, and we invest in their growth by delivering continuing education and rewarding benefits for a fulfilling career.

Professional Development
At First Data, we consider professional growth and development an important part of every employee’s career. Building on existing skills and developing new ones is critical to our business and your continued success.

Development begins with consistent growth in your role—through on-the-job learning, a variety of individual training activities and traditional face-to-face settings. With demonstrated development comes increased responsibility, which leads to further career growth at First Data.

Application Process
Applying online for a job at First Data is simple:


• Begin by clicking here
• Complete your online registration
• Upload your resume/CV or create a profile that provides your career and educational experience
• Complete the questionnaire



We review each application and keep in touch when there are positions matching your skills and interests. If you are not selected for the job you applied for, please do not be discouraged. New jobs appear frequently and your qualifications may make you the ideal candidate for another position.

You can check on the status of your application or search new openings at any time, simply by logging in with the user ID and password you create during the registration process.

Vendor Statement
First Data maintains an approved supplier list. Therefore, we absolutely will not accept resume submissions by unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (e.g., recruiters, headhunters, etc.), whether presented to members of First Data management or directly to the staffing function, will not be considered, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. We are not obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner.