Assistant Vice President - Payments and Treasury Operations

Apex Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee global payments processing, including SWIFT MT103/MT202, ABA/IBAN codes, and end‑to‑end transfer flows. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and coordination across international locations.

You will review SSIs, verify vendor invoices, and ensure proper payment processing while handling client inquiries and maintaining compliance with payment standards. The position requires flexibility to work shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual payments/wires processing and end‑to‑end payment flows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Understand SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202) and other global payments.
• Review and interpret SSIs; identify discrepancies.
• Verify fund‑related invoices and process payments.
• Provide day‑to‑day payments support to global locations.
• Escalate issues to management promptly.
• Maintain timely, accurate processing and respond to client queries.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Shift flexibility

Tools

SWIFT

Banking portals

Job description

Operations Manager - Global Payments

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry‑changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of SWIFT messages such as MT103, MT202 , as well as FED payments , internal transfers , and FX transactions .
• Possess sound knowledge of ABA , Sort Code , BSB , BIC , IBAN , RTGS , NEFT , and other global banking codes and settlement methods.
• Have prior experience working in a manual payments/wires processing environment with clear understanding of end‑to‑end payment flows .
• Review and interpret Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) and identify discrepancies such as missing or incorrect details.
• Verify fund‑related vendor invoices and process payments through relevant banking portals.
• Perform custody and fund‑related bank invoice verification.
• Be well‑versed with payments related to subscriptions and redemptions .
• Monitor shared mailboxes and prioritize payments based on currency‑specific cut‑off times.
• Provide day‑to‑day payments support to global locations , ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Respond to queries from clients and local offices through calls and emails.
• Ensure all daily processing tasks are completed accurately and signed off within defined timelines.
• Escalate significant issues, risks, or bottlenecks promptly to the manager.
• Work collaboratively as a team player , multitask effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Display strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be flexible to work in any shift timing as per business requirements.
• Prior experience in Payments, Banking, or Treasury operations is an advantage.
• Experience in Transfer Agency functions will be an added advantage.

Experience Level Mid Level