Payments & Settlements Officer
Must have experience in payment instruction, treasury & securities
Our Client is a globally recognised, successful bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business boasts over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Payments & Settlements Officer to support the Payments and Settlements Manager to plan and deliver the business strategy in line with our long-term goals.
-Please note that this is a hybrid position with 3 days working from the office & 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process payments whilst providing an excellent client service to ensure positive & timely delivery for the Bank’s clients.
* Ensure all inbound and outbound payment transactions are duly inputted and verified in accordance with the customers’ authorised signature, account balance and compliance.
* Perform all the relevant checks according to the Financial Crime Prevention Policy.
* Release payments onto the SWIFT system within allocated limit & repair all SWIFT message failures advised by IT.
* Where required, assist with the settlement of Securities/NDF/FX/Money Market transactions and record for cash position purposes.
* Where required, assist with the management of the Bank’s collateral deposits with Treasury counterparties.
* Ensure all Fixed Term Deposits are processed and settled in a timely and accurate manner.
* Assist with projects related to the continuous improvement of the Function as and when required.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Previous Payments experience within Banking.
* Excellent understanding/working knowledge of Payments Processing including: SWIFT, CHAPS, BACS, PACS, FPS.
* Basic knowledge of ISO 20022 would be advantageous.
* Ability to work using your own initiative, ensuring all Departmental deadlines will be met.
* Knowledge of Nostro Reconciliations and Investigations.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with both internal & external partners.
* Ability to analyse data and make conclusions and recommendations.
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure.