Payments Processing Officer

Msida - Malta

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a licensed financial services institution based in Malta is seeking a Payments Processing Officer to join its Operations team. The selected candidate will support the day-to-day processing of transactions and ensure smooth and compliant payment operations.

This role offers exposure to core payment systems and collaboration with various internal departments within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

Process and monitor daily incoming and outgoing payments including manual single batch and urgent transactions via SEPA SWIFT and third-party providers
Ensure all transactions are handled in accordance with internal procedures regulatory requirements and applicable cut-off times
Coordinate with internal teams (cards lending corporate and retail deposits) on payment-related matters
Liaise with correspondent banks and external payment service providers regarding operational queries
Prepare daily reports to support reconciliation activities
Assist with reviewing invoices and settlement statements from correspondent banks and third-party providers
Support prepaid cards credit cards retail deposits and corporate back-office functions when required
Contribute to maintaining and improving operational procedures and processes
Perform additional operational duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar operational role within a financial services institution
Ordinary or Advanced level education (or equivalent qualification)
Strong written and spoken English (Spanish Language will be considered as an asset)
Good organisational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly MS Excel
Experience with correspondent banks SEPA SWIFT or payment service providers (considered as an asset)

Exposure to card issuing and acquiring and experience in a Treasury Function (considered as an asset)

Annual Performance bonus of 10%
Health Insurance
Performance Review / Salary increase subject to successful probation.
Flexibility and Work Life Balance

This role offers exposure to core payment systems and collaboration with various internal departments within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

Process and monitor daily incoming and outgoing payments including manual single batch and urgent transactions via SEPA SWIFT and third-party providers
Ensure all transactions are handled in accordance with internal procedures regulatory requirements and applicable cut-off times
Coordinate with internal teams (cards lending corporate and retail deposits) on payment-related matters
Liaise with correspondent banks and external payment service providers regarding operational queries
Prepare daily reports to support reconciliation activities
Assist with reviewing invoices and settlement statements from correspondent banks and third-party providers
Support prepaid cards credit cards retail deposits and corporate back-office functions when required
Contribute to maintaining and improving operational procedures and processes
Perform additional operational duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar operational role within a financial services institution
Ordinary or Advanced level education (or equivalent qualification)
Strong written and spoken English (Spanish Language will be considered as an asset)
Good organisational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly MS Excel
Experience with correspondent banks SEPA SWIFT or payment service providers (considered as an asset)