Operations administrator

Manpower BE; Etterbeek; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Manpower Belgium is recruiting a Cash & Payments Junior Associate for a prestigious private bank in Brussels. You will execute payments, manage cash activities, and support reconciliation and process improvements in a dynamic Operations team.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, fluency in one of the national languages (French or Dutch) with strong English, and a proactive, client-focused approach. Office tools proficiency is essential and regulatory awareness is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluent in French or Dutch with very good command of the other national language and English.
• Experience in operations, payments, cash management, reconciliation or transaction processing is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Process payment and treasury transactions with high accuracy and great service for internal and external clients.
• Provide operational support across cash and account management activities including closures, reconciliations and investigations.
• Monitor and resolve payment-related queries while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives and implement new systems and digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Keep up to date with regulatory and procedural changes and integrate them into daily work.
• Collaborate with Operations colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Client-focused

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Client Description:

Passionate about banking operations, payments, and process optimization? Looking to start or further develop your career in the financial sector?

For our client, a prestigious private bank located in Brussels, we are currently seeking a Cash & Payments Junior Associate to strengthen its Operations department.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you will work on payment processing, transaction controls, reconciliations, and continuous operational improvements while developing your expertise in the banking industry.

Job Description:

As a Cash & Payments Junior Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate execution of banking transactions and operational processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payment and treasury transactions with a high level of accuracy, while ensuring excellent service for both internal and external clients.
• Providing operational support across a variety of cash and account management activities, including account closures, reconciliations, transaction investigations, controls, and interest adjustments.
• Monitoring and resolving payment-related queries, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to process optimization initiatives and the implementation of new systems and digital solutions aimed at improving efficiency, reducing operational risk, and meeting evolving market standards.
• Keeping up to date with regulatory, operational, and procedural changes, and proactively integrating them into your daily work.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Operations department, actively participating in knowledge sharing, training, and continuous learning initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

To succeed in this role, you combine strong analytical skills with a keen interest in banking operations and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• You hold a Master’s degree or have equivalent professional experience, ideally within the financial services, banking, or insurance sector.
• You are fluent in French or Dutch and have a very good command of the other national language, as well as English.
• You enjoy working in a team environment and are eager to learn, develop your expertise, and share knowledge with colleagues.
• You are dynamic, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• You have excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach, always striving to deliver a high level of service.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and are comfortable working with detailed and complex information.
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a strong affinity for digital tools, systems, and process improvements.
• Experience in operations, payments, cash management, reconciliation, or transaction processing is considered a strong asset.

What Client Offers:

• A temporary contract starting in december for a period of 6 months
• A full-time job (38 hours per week).
• An attractive salary.
• Fringe benefits.
• The opportunity to join a dynamic team within a major Belgian bank institution.