Assistant Manager/ Manager - Remittance and Project (Contract)

HL BANK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated operational support professional for their cash remittance team. The role involves transaction processing, compliance assurance, and UAT support for the SWIFT ISO20022 project. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and prior banking experience, aiming to streamline operations until December 2025.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in banking, especially in the area of cash remittance and SWIFT preferred.
• Meticulous with a great eye for detail.
• Independent, self-motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and process remittance transactions accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operation Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct functional testing for remittance platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Diploma level and above

Job description

Provide smooth and efficient operation support to the cash remittance team and part take in the UAT for the SWIFT ISO20022 project.

Functional

Co-ordinate and provide effective back-office support, not limited to the followings:

1. Transaction Processing:

• Initiate and process remittance transactions (e.g., SWIFT, local payments) accurately and within established timelines.
• Verify the completeness and correctness of remittance requests, including account details, payment instructions, and documentation.
• Ensure all transactions (outward and inward) are processed accurately and timely and in compliance with set procedures, controls and guidelines.
• Ability to perform an effective and accurate dual controls role on transaction

2. Transaction Reconciliation:

• Reconciliation of position with agent banks and internal GL accounts

3. Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), sanctions screening and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper records of transactions and related documents for audit purposes.

4. Coordination and Communication:

• Liaise with internal teams and counter-parties to resolve discrepancies in remittance requests.
• Communicate with stakeholders to confirm instructions or clarify details when necessary.

5. System Usage:

• Utilize remittance processing systems and tools for data entry, validations, and approvals.
• Perform daily reconciliations of processed transactions against system records.

6. Risk Mitigation:

• Identify and escalate potential risks or unusual transactions to the compliance team.
• Ensure all transactions meet the organization's risk management policies.

7. Reporting:

• Generate and share daily/weekly transaction reports with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and track pending transactions to ensure timely completion.

(II) SWIFT ISO Project UAT Support:

1. Requirement Analysis:

• Review business requirements and functional specifications to understand system functionality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify test objectives and acceptance criteria.

2. Test Case Development:

• Develop detailed test cases and scenarios for remittance system functionalities, including edge cases.
• Ensure test coverage for all aspects of the remittance lifecycle, including initiation, processing, and settlement.

3. Testing Execution:

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on remittance platforms.
• Validate system outputs against expected results, including compliance checks and error handling.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by coordinating with end-users, preparing test environments, and resolving reported issues.

4. Defect Management:

• Log and track defects using a defect management tool, providing detailed descriptions and reproduction steps.
• Work closely with project team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Document test results, test plans, and test execution reports.
• Provide regular status updates to project managers and stakeholders.

6. Compliance and Security Testing:

• Verify that the remittance system adheres to compliance and data security regulations.
• Ensure proper validation for data encryption, transaction limits, and audit logs.

7. Others

• To carry out any other duties as directed by the Company Management
• Respect HL Bank’s culture and play an active role in the communities

Education/ Qualification

• Diploma level and above

Experience and Requirements

• Prior experience in banking, especially in the area of cash remittance and SWIFT, would be preferred.
• Meticulous and with great eye for detail
• Independent, self-motivated and team player
• Strong time management, organizational and follow up skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and suggest process improvements.
• Contract tenure is until December 2025, any renewal/ conversion will be subjected to performance of individual and discretion of department.