We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced person to join our team as an Assistant Manager – Operations. The ideal candidate should possess a rich background in back-office operations for banks or payments firms, and particularly in financial transactions, payments, reconciliation, and reporting.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance or related field.
- 2-6 years of proven experience in back-office operations, with a focus on financial transactions.
- In-depth knowledge of FEMA and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Previous working experience in Trade Forex, cross-border Payments/ FinTech /Payment firm.
- Knowledge of Cash Management Operations and SWIFT payment.
- Basic understanding of Compliance and Client on-boarding.
- Nostro reconciliations & bank reconciliations
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Payment Processing:
Manage the end-to-end process of payments, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Oversee the reconciliation of receivables and payables, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Policy and Procedure Compliance:
Interpret and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Stakeholder Interaction:
Engage with customers, intermediary banks, and other financial institutions to resolve payment-related issues effectively.
Transaction Monitoring:
Conduct thorough verification of invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. Complete due diligence of inward transactions and complete payouts as per regulatory requirements.
Coordination with Financial Institutions:
Collaborate with banks and financial institutions for seamless transactions. Ensure effective coordination for various financial operations.
Query Resolution:
Address internal and external stakeholder queries related to operational processes.
Ad-Hoc Operational Tasks:
Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned by clients or management. Demonstrate flexibility to handle unforeseen operational challenges.