Job Title:
Investment Banking Contractor
About the Role:
A leading global bank is seeking a contractor to join their Sydney-based operations department focused on SWIFT Payments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor payment processing applications, reviewing and validating payments submitted through various methods.
* Process funds transfer or settlement instructions in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring adherence to payment cut-off times and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
* Manage daily cash movements for bank clients, confirming transaction validity with managers in cash processing and client services.
* Research and resolve client inquiries from the client services team.
* Adhere to and complete regulatory and compliance monitoring and reporting as required.
* Serve as an escalation point for data processing issues and provide input on quality improvement processes.
* Responsible for the quality and completion of own work and support assigned tasks by the manager.
* Assist in collecting US tax documentation for IRS requirements.
* Participate in business initiatives, including new projects, contributing to team objectives.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* 3-5 years' experience in financial services or payment processing roles preferred.
* Good communication, organisational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential.
* Knowledge of local payments systems (e.g., Austraclear) and the SWIFT payment system is preferred.
About You:
* Effective time management skills and ability to manage end-to-end processes in high-volume days.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing in a timely manner.
* Enthusiasm for operations excellence initiatives to improve efficiency.
* A strong team player able to support others.
* Flexible working hours, able to support later hours when required.
Location:
Sydney