Clearing & Payments department supports the Bank in a back office capacity, supporting the Bank’s operational processing for various banking product, working with retail branches and front office teams to support London Branch and Subsidiary customers. As a Senior Assistant – Payments Solutions and Projects, you will be responsible to assist with project management and system implementation for projects such as CHAPS - SWIFT Payment System ISO20022 migration. You will be raising system upgrade requests, creating and running testing scripts (internal, UAT, PAT, PAG) with accuracy, and ensuring that project management reports are submitted timely to the Management. You will also be assisting with CHAPS assurance, supporting monitoring shifts and ensuring compliance with CHAPS rules and the Bank’s policies. This is a full time permanent position.
Key responsibilities
* Raise system upgrade requests to IT, assist with writing detailed system requirements, and ensure appropriate testing (internal, UAT, PAT, PAG) is performed prior to implementation
* Assist with project management, including readiness for project meetings and documentation, and support system implementation and upgrades
* Create testing scripts and scenario test cases, run scripts with accuracy, and collaborate with internal/external parties on end-to-end testing as guided
* Assist with the CHAPS - SWIFT Payment System ISO20022 migration
* Be responsible for change assessment following system upgrades and assist with the rollout of Change Processes across related teams and departments
* Participate in Bank of England’s organised industry-wide payment systems testing, including preparing internal test plans and payment files
* Support CHAPS monitoring shifts on a rotation basis as a nominated CHAPS operator, and assist CHAPS representatives to ensure full compliance with the latest published CHAPS rules and regulations
* Ensure project management reports are submitted on time, handle post-project process governance, and deliver training and education for internal staff
Requirements
* Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science or other relevant subject
* Experience of SWIFT, payment processing and relevant global payment schemes (e.g. CHAPS, SWIFT, ISO2022, FASTPAY, BACS, CIPS and CHATS)
* Proven experience in system testing
* Experience in project management and payments risk management
* Understanding of risk and controls knowledge and relevant policies
* Good analytical skills
* Knowledge of SQL or basic coding skills would be an advantage
* Excellent communications skills
* Fluency in Mandarin is preferred but not essential
* Team player
* Able to multi-task and prioritise
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)