Global Payments & Investigations Leader

Mw Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Expatriate benefits

International environment

Career development

Job summary

Mw Recruitment Limited is seeking a Payments & Investigations Manager for an overseas banking institution. You will oversee daily payment operations across domestic and international transfers, while leading investigations into discrepancies and fraud-related risks.

You will ensure compliance with international regulations, liaise with correspondent banks, and drive continuous process improvements. Strong leadership and senior stakeholder communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payments operations and investigations within a banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of SWIFT, international payments, and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of AML, KYC, and financial crime regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payment operations, including domestic and international transfers.
• Lead and manage investigations into payment discrepancies, delays, and exceptions.
• Monitor and mitigate risks related to fraud, AML, and financial crime.
• Ensure compliance with international banking regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with correspondent banks and global partners to resolve payment issues.
• Manage and develop a team, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Analyse trends and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare reports for senior management on payment activity, risks, and investigation outcomes.

Skills

Payments operations

Investigations leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border communication

Fraud risk awareness

Analytical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Organisational skills

Tools

SWIFT

Reconciliation processes

AML/KYC platforms

Job description

Mw Recruitment Limited is seeking a Payments & Investigations Manager for an overseas banking institution. You will oversee daily payment operations across domestic and international transfers, while leading investigations into discrepancies and fraud-related risks.

You will ensure compliance with international regulations, liaise with correspondent banks, and drive continuous process improvements. Strong leadership and senior stakeholder communication are essential for success.