Payments & Settlement Operations Specialist

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait; Kuwait City; Presencial; KWD 18 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is seeking a Payments Operations professional to manage and coordinate end-to-end payment processes, including KD/FX, SWIFT, and KCC settlements. You will monitor SLAs, handle inquiries from banks and internal teams, maintain signature records, and ensure timely reconciliation and reporting across multiple payment streams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in banking, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification/experience.
• At least 3 years banking sector experience.
• Error free processing of payments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of SWIFT, RTGS and ACH payments.

Responsabilidades

• Incoming Payments: ensure all incoming KD/FX transactions are processed within SLAs.
• SWIFT: coordinate SWIFT-related activities with concerned divisions.
• Enquiries: handle end-to-end of payment enquiries from banks and internal departments.
• Signatures Booklet: maintain ABK's authorized signatures for verification.
• Follow up: ensure escalated transactions are resolved and closed within timelines.
• Network: build ABK relationships with internal/external customers and banks.
• SLA and Cut off Times: ensure timely completion before cut-offs.
• Reconciliation: daily reconciliation across payment streams.
• Reports: prepare reports related to payments and issues.
• Exception Handling & Escalation: investigate and resolve delays or funding gaps with stakeholders.
• KCC Payments & Settlement: manage KCC settlement activities.
• KCC Transactions: end-to-end KCC processing.
• KCC Settlements Cycles: monitor daily KCC settlement cycles.
• Broker Funding: verify broker funding positions.
• CBK KCC Requirements: process RTGS transfers to CBK for KCC settlements.
• Transaction validation: validate settlement transactions and reconcile KCC accounts daily.
• OPS KCC Focal Point: coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• TAP / MOJ / ACH Payments: process TAP, MOJ, ACH payments within SLAs.
• CBK Reporting: compile CBK submissions and regulatory reports.

Conhecimentos

Operations knowledge

Trade Finance basics

Banking systems

Payment systems SWIFT RTGS ACH

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is seeking a Payments Operations professional to manage and coordinate end-to-end payment processes, including KD/FX, SWIFT, and KCC settlements. You will monitor SLAs, handle inquiries from banks and internal teams, maintain signature records, and ensure timely reconciliation and reporting across multiple payment streams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in banking, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.