Transaction Expert
An esteemed European private banking group is looking to appoint a Senior Transaction Expert to strengthen its Transaction Services team. This role involves managing and ensuring the smooth execution of a wide range of financial operations, including payments, fund transfers, and internal account movements. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for resolving complex transaction issues and will support leadership in enhancing operational performance and regulatory adherence.
Core Responsibilities
- Supervise and process various banking transactions such as payments, incoming funds, internal transfers, cheque handling, and card-related operations, ensuring accurate accounting and reconciliation.
- Carry out preliminary Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all financial inflows and outflows.
- Participate in initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, minimizing operational risk, and refining internal procedures.
- Support the interpretation and integration of new regulatory standards affecting transaction workflows (e.g., Instant Payments, CESOP, ISO 20022 CBPR+, FIDA, PSD3).
- Maintain operational documentation and perform routine control checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Holds a university degree (minimum Bac+3) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Brings at least 5 years of experience in banking operations or a related field.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of payment systems and transaction processing (SEPA, SWIFT, SIC, etc.).
- Fluent in French and English; additional European languages are considered an asset.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools; experience with Avaloq is a plus.
- Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adapts quickly to new procedures and regulatory changes.
- Organized, dependable, and proactive, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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