Banking Operations Associate

<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Analyze SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT199/MT99, MT750, etc.) to identify potential sanctions risks. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Review and interpret SWIFT messages with strong knowledge of sanctions screening requirements. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Audit all SWIFT message types to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions regulations and standards. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Escalate sanctioned or suspicious transactions to appropriate management and compliance teams. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Identify discrepancies, missing information, and unusual transaction patterns for further investigation. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Consistently achieve SLAs, quality standards, and productivity targets. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and risk management policies. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Strong Knowledge required in SWIFT, SEPA, and cross-border payments across multiple currencies. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Manage transactions involving Nostro and Vostro accounts with accuracy and compliance. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Utilize SWIFT-related tools such as SWS, FAQ Connector, and SSW systems effectively. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Participate in business-driven training programs to enhance operational and compliance knowledge. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Actively contribute to team meetings, customer calls, and process improvement discussions. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail while handling financial transactions and investigations. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Support compliance initiatives by promptly reporting potential regulatory or sanctions concerns.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Job Requirements & eligibility Criteria:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">2–4 years of experience in Banking BPO operations with exposure to payment processing and compliance functions. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Strong understanding of SWIFT message formats and sanctions screening principles. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Knowledge of banking operations, inward and outward payments, and cross-border transaction processing. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools for data review and reporting. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities efficiently. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Flexible to work in scheduled shifts to support business and client requirements. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Strong English communication skills, both oral and written, to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders when required.</span></li></ul>