Transaction Expert

An esteemed European private banking group is looking to appoint a Senior Transaction Expert to strengthen its Transaction Services team. This role involves managing and ensuring the smooth execution of a wide range of financial operations, including payments, fund transfers, and internal account movements. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for resolving complex transaction issues and will support leadership in enhancing operational performance and regulatory adherence.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and process various banking transactions such as payments, incoming funds, internal transfers, cheque handling, and card-related operations, ensuring accurate accounting and reconciliation.
• Carry out preliminary Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all financial inflows and outflows.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, minimizing operational risk, and refining internal procedures.
• Support the interpretation and integration of new regulatory standards affecting transaction workflows (e.g., Instant Payments, CESOP, ISO 20022 CBPR+, FIDA, PSD3).
• Maintain operational documentation and perform routine control checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Holds a university degree (minimum Bac+3) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Brings at least 5 years of experience in banking operations or a related field.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of payment systems and transaction processing (SEPA, SWIFT, SIC, etc.).
• Fluent in French and English; additional European languages are considered an asset.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools; experience with Avaloq is a plus.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adapts quickly to new procedures and regulatory changes.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.