Payment Authoriser

IQ-EQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IQ-EQ as a Global Payments Team Authorizer in Belfast, where you will ensure timely and accurate payment transactions across global markets. This role requires strong organizational abilities, a keen attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to support both junior members and process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Pension scheme

Life cover

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven payments environment.
• Ability to support junior colleagues.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, authorizing, and reconciling payment transactions.
• Validating payments for accuracy before submission.
• Providing guidance and training to junior team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Description

IQ-EQ is part of a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial operations? We're looking for a Global Payments Team Authorizer to join our fast-paced, high-performing team in Belfast.

As a key member of the Global Payments Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate authorization of payments transactions across global markets. You'll collaborate with various internal teams, support junior members, and help drive process improvements in a deadline-oriented environment.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing, authorizing, and reconciling payment transactions within strict deadlines.
• Managing payment workflows and collaborating closely with the workflow manager.
• Validating payments packs for accuracy before submission to authorizing parties.
• Responding to queries and performing detailed investigations as needed.
• Supporting data input and updated in systems like Investran.
• Providing guidance and training to junior team members.
• Contributing to risk identification, error reporting, and process improvements.
• Assisting in departmental projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

Required:

• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven payments or financial operations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support junior colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and communicational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office, especially excel and word.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A can-do attitude, with the ability to stay cool under pressure.
• Team player mindset with a commitmentto quality.

Desirable:

• Advanced excel skills (macros, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Experience in accounts payable or bank payments.

Why you will love working with us

• Hybrid flexibility - work from office 2 days a week.
• A supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities to grow.
• Benefits such as Pension scheme, life cover, income protection and many more.

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.