Senior Payments Operations Lead - SWIFT & Compliance

LJ Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

International Bank in London is seeking a Deputy Manager - Payment Operations to oversee high-value wholesale payments and support the efficient running of the Operations function.

This hands-on leadership role is suited to a detail-focused banking professional with strong payments, SWIFT, and compliance expertise. The role involves authorising SWIFT messages, verifying large payments, compliance with AML/KYC, and producing payment reports.

Responsibilities

• Authorise and verify SWIFT messages, core banking transactions, and payments above £25,000
• Verify transactions exceeding £100,000
• Review daily transaction reports and release sanctions-screened payments, including OFAC alerts
• Ensure full compliance with AML, KYC, and internal risk policies
• Investigate and resolve complex payment queries
• Produce accurate payment and control reports
• Provide operational cover for senior management when required
• Supervise and support the Payments Operations team
• Allocate workload and ensure all daily processes are completed accurately and on time
• Identify training needs and enhance team capability
• Promote a culture of strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement

Job description

International Bank in London is seeking a Deputy Manager - Payment Operations to oversee high-value wholesale payments and support the efficient running of the Operations function.

This hands-on leadership role is suited to a detail-focused banking professional with strong payments, SWIFT, and compliance expertise. The role involves authorising SWIFT messages, verifying large payments, compliance with AML/KYC, and producing payment reports.