Senior Payments Officer

Vistra; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global professional services provider based in Paris is seeking an experienced Senior Payments Officer to manage daily payments processing for diverse clients. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and high service standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and third parties. Candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role includes a flexible work arrangement, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Prestations

Bonus Plan

29 days of holidays

Lunch vouchers

Additional health insurance

Participation in Pension Scheme

Transportation reimbursement

Subsided gym membership

Learning and training support

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in a professional services firm.
• Previous experience as an accountant or treasury officer preferred.
• Understanding of AML/KYC processes and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Execute or review daily full payments cycle and client servicing.
• Provide administrative assistance and manage approvals for payments.
• Build effective relationships with clients and third parties.
• Coordinate with banks to ensure timely payments.
• Ensure transactions comply with internal procedures and AML rules.

Connaissances

Client service focus

Fluent in English

Accuracy and quality control

Time management

Stress resistance

Proficient in MS Office

Knowledge of payment platforms

Formation

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Outils

Microsoft 365

Payment platforms like Multiline

Description du poste

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional as Senior Payments Officer you will work as part of the Centralised Payments Team that now forms Global Payments Hub servicing our global clients in Real Estate, Capital Markets, Private Equity and Corporate and Private Clients.

You will play an important role in delivering daily end-to-end payments processing as well as being a key driver for the Team’s service targets across operating and productivity improvements, operational quality control, internal stakeholder service level agreements and compliance. In this position you will also delegate tasks as you will work with offshore centers that will help you in preparing the work to be done, you will keep the control over the entire process and develop.

Your responsibilities include :

• You will successfully execute or review the daily full payments cycle and client service driving increased operational quality control and accuracy as well as meeting the Teams’ service requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative assistance on invoices and transaction recommendation process that includes managing telephone calls, taking messages, incoming and outgoing correspondences, obtaining approvals and arranging the timely execution of payments in line with strict service level agreements.
• Prepare or review payment instructions previously agreed with accuracy.
• Build and manage strong and effective relationships with colleagues, clients, third parties including lawyers, bankers, asset managers, administrative authorities, tax advisors and notaries.
• Coordinate with Banks (execution of payments, any issues on the execution of payments, ensure that bank account has sufficient balance to cover the payments, keeping our records updated).
• Ensure transactions processed are done diligently in accordance with internal procedures and AML regulations in place.
• Deliver prompt and timely resolution of any transactions queries.
• Coordinate and review the preparation and execution of payments performed by more junior members of the team or remote resources.
• Actively promote and recommended payment processes to our clients.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and process efficiency by strengthening the book of policies and procedures and by attending process re‑engineering projects as subject matter expert.

Attributes and Technical Skills :

• You have driven and passion for client service with a commitment to swift and proactive problem resolution.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Delivers high standards of accuracy and quality control.
• Team player who actively contributes to raising team performance.
• Adept at time management and rigorous in prioritizing daily work effectively and efficiently.
• Flexible and stress resistant while working well under pressure.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Strong proficiency in EXCEL is an asset)
• Knowledge of Payments platform such as Multiline, Alpha FX, Ebury and other bank platforms.

Relevant Experience :

• Demonstrates 5+ years progressive experience in a professional services firm with a good understanding of payment platforms as well as Microsoft 365®
• Previous experience as an accountant or treasury officer is highly appreciated

Education and Professional Qualification :

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or similar with knowledge of AML / KYC processes and procedures.

Company Benefits :

At our Luxembourg office, we believe in putting our employees’ well‑being first! We have a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on.

In addition, we offer :

• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance
• 232 hours of holidays (29 days), plus public holidays;
• Lunch vouchers for the amount of 10.80 EUR (18 per month);
• Additional AXA Health Insurance of which pays 50% (Axa VitalPlus scheme);
• Participation in Pension Scheme, after 6 months as a employee;
• Reimbursement of your public transport costs up to the amount of 75 EUR per month for cross borders.
• Sympass card discount www.sympass.lu (Sympass gives you access to exclusive discounts on your purchases and leisure activities in Luxembourg and the Greater Region). Concierge Services available by using the SYMPASS application.
• Subsided gym membership www.factory4.lu (Factory 4 the largest Fitness space in Luxembourg)
• Remote and adaptive work arrangement (maximum 3 days per week work from home and minimum 2 days per week work from the office after the adaptation period)
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment Skills Platform’
• Support for professional qualifications eg ACCA
• Regular social events
• Free coffee, tea and fresh fruits in our office

Charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

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