Payments Specialist - Domestic and International Payment Processing

Apex Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is a leading global fund administration and middle office solutions provider seeking a Payments Specialist in Bengaluru. The role focuses on processing domestic and international payments, validating instructions, and supporting treasury-related activities for clients worldwide.

Key activities include handling SWIFT, FED, FX payments and ensuring accurate, timely settlements. The ideal candidate has 2–9 years in payments, banking or Treasury and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SWIFT (MT103/MT202), FED payments, FX transactions, IBAN, BIC, ABA, Sort Code, BSB, and global payment processes.
• Experience in manual payments, wire transfers, treasury, banking, or transfer agency operations.
• Good understanding of payment investigations and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor domestic and international payments (SWIFT, FED, FX, RTGS, NEFT, wire transfers).
• Review and validate payment instructions, SSIs, bank details, and settlement information.
• Handle fund-related vendor and custody bank invoice verification and payments.
• Support subscription, redemption, and cash settlement activities.
• Monitor payment mailboxes and manage transactions based on currency cut-off timings.
• Investigate payment queries and provide support to clients and global offices.
• Ensure timely completion of daily payment processing and escalation of issues when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders across global locations.

Skills

SWIFT payments

FED payments

FX transactions

IBAN / BIC

ABA / Sort Code

Vendor payments

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

B.Com

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 Responsibilities

• Process and monitor domestic and international payments (SWIFT, FED, FX, RTGS, NEFT, wire transfers).
• Review and validate payment instructions, SSIs, bank details, and settlement information.
• Handle fund-related vendor and custody bank invoice verification and payments.
• Support subscription, redemption, and cash settlement activities.
• Monitor payment mailboxes and manage transactions based on currency cut-off timings.
• Investigate payment queries and provide support to clients and global offices.
• Ensure timely completion of daily payment processing and escalation of issues when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders across global locations.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of SWIFT (MT103/MT202), FED payments, FX transactions, IBAN, BIC, ABA, Sort Code, BSB, and global payment processes.
• Experience in manual payments, wire transfers, treasury, banking, or transfer agency operations.
• Good understanding of payment investigations and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• B.Com, MBA, or equivalent qualification.
• 2-9 years of relevant experience in Payments, Banking, Treasury, or Transfer Agency.
• Knowledge of Hedge Funds and Private Equity will be an advantage.

Why Join Apex Group?

Opportunity to be part of a growing global organization. Exposure to international operations and cross-jurisdictional teams. Direct interaction with senior management and global stakeholders.