My Client a well-established International Bank based in the West End are looking for a Payments Administrator to join their busy team. Successful candidates will have strong payment processing experience, including strong SWIFT knowledge, 18 months experience within a similar role and working knowledge of FX, BACS, Faster Payments and Euro Clearing.

As a Payments Administrator you will be responsible for:

• Processing and verification of MT199 and MT202 on a daily basis
• Monitoring all payments queue to ensure that all messages are processed in a timely manner
• Ensuring that all incoming and outgoing remittances are processed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Inputting multicurrency payments via swift and banking software Finacle
• Daily reconciliation of all bank accounts to ensure that all outstanding unmarked transactions are marked off the same day.
• Support Operations with Account opening/closing/amendment etc.
• Coordinate with Treasury in providing necessary MIS regarding the In and outflow of payments for them to be able to manage adequate funding of NOSTRO / VOSTRO accounts
• Assist in reconcile all incoming and outgoing messages between SWIFT and Finacle to ensure that all transactions have been completed in both systems.
• Monitor both Finacle and SWIFT system for errors and do necessary repairs to complete the transaction
• Assist in coordinating and sharing information with GHO OPS on payments needing repair to increase STP rates.
• Coordinate with compliance unit on issues relating to handling payments blocked in Payment Screening System

As a Payments Administrator you will need:

• 18 months experience within Banking Industry
• Must have knowledge of SWIFT message types
• Working knowledge of FX, BACS, Faster Payments and Euro Clearing
• Must have good understanding of back-office Banking Operations
• Proficient in Excel (Advanced Level Desirable)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and ability to prioritise work
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to thrive whilst working under pressure
• Accurate organized individual, flexible and happy to undertake any task in support of the team members and thus the client
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Should have a positive "can do" attitude combined with a flexible approach to the tasks required