Payments & Transfers Officer (6-month temporary assignment)

We are currently seeking a Payments & Transfers Officer on behalf of a leading private bank in Geneva for a 6-month temporary assignment.About the RolePayments Processing & TransfersOversee and process all incoming and outgoing payment activities, ensuring timely and accurate execution of client fund movements.Manage domestic and international transfers through SIC and SEPA systems.Handle check issuance and collection in line with internal procedures.Validate and control all cash movements (IN/OUT) on a daily basis.Support the reconciliation of accounts and ensure accuracy in payment reporting.Compliance & ControlsPerform OFAC and compliance screenings to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.Escalate and manage exceptions or alerts in collaboration with Compliance and Risk teams.Maintain a high level of quality and operational discipline, even under time pressure.Identify and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency and quality standards.Internal CollaborationAct as an internal point of contact for various departments: Relationship Managers, Treasury, Trading, Legal, Credits, and other bank branches.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.Provide back-up support to the Forex and Deposits team when required.Your ProfileCFC bancaire or equivalent diploma in banking/finance.3 to 7 years of experience in a payments or operations role within a banking environment.Excellent knowledge of SIC and SEPA payments.Ability to process SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 MX messages.Knowledge of Forex or Fiduciary transactions is a strong asset.Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage priorities under pressure.Fluent in French (native) and English (professional level).Swiss residency required.For further information about this opportunity, please contact Maeva Reis at +41 22 552 01 05 or via email at m.reis@lextonstanley.com.We welcome confidential inquiries and applications.Please note that only candidates meeting the qualifications for this position will be contacted.