Global Payments Operations - Initial 12 Month Contract

Leading global financial services firm seeking a contractor initially for 12 months to join their operations department focused on Global Payments & Treasury Services Operations

Job Description

• Provides support for the execution of cash processing
• Researches differences in cash processing and performs settlements and reconcilements.
• Reviews and inputs data, escalating issues as needed
• Monitors payment processing applications.
• Reviews and validates payments submitted through various methods (e.g., check, wire, account).
• Monitors and flags issues that arise with payment mechanisms and performs production utilities.
• Researches and resolves complex client inquiries received by phone and email. Adheres to and completes regulatory and compliance monitoring and reporting, as required.
• Completes setup and testing of the file transfer process and connectivity with clients.
• Serves as an escalation point for US Tax processing and payment related issues and provides input on quality improvement process.
• Monitor overall branch currencies position and FX P&L variance and reporting
• Ensure that all items have been reconciled to the appropriate trust/suspense/Nostro account within a specified time period.
• Update Operating procedures and conduct department self-audits to ensure users are performing in accordance with approved processes
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Operations Manager

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• 2-3 years of total work experience preferred with a sound knowledge of payments 
• Experience in banking or financial services preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous payments experience and US Tax knowledge would be an advantage
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft office products, Excel
• Problem Solving, analytical skills
• Positive work attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant degree or industry related qualification.