Operations Officer

• Join a FINMA-regulated digital bank backed by a global financial services group
  
  • Gain broad exposure to payments, reconciliations, corporate actions and ops

About Our Client

Our client is a Geneva-based FINMA-regulated bank and part of a leading international financial services group. The bank offers retail and institutional investors access to a wide range of financial markets through advanced digital trading platforms and mobile applications.

Operating at the intersection of digital banking, financial markets and regulatory excellence, the Geneva team combines the agility of a local structure with the strength, reputation and resources of a global group. The working environment is international, collaborative and fast-paced, with offices located in the heart of Geneva.

Job Description

As Operations Officer, you will support the day-to-day execution and monitoring of core banking operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Execute and monitor domestic and international payments, including SIC and SWIFT MT/MX payments
• Investigate and resolve payment exceptions, returns, recalls and rejects
• Liaise with correspondent banks, counterparties and internal stakeholders on payment-related queries
• Perform daily reconciliations of nostro accounts, suspense accounts and clearing accounts
• Support the processing and monitoring of corporate actions across different types of securities
• Execute periodic operational controls in line with internal control frameworks
• Document control results and investigate breaches, discrepancies or operational issues
• Propose corrective actions and contribute to process improvements
• Participate in risk assessments, internal audits and regulatory reviews
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, service agreements and regulatory requirements

The Successful Applicant

• 2 to 5 years of experience in banking operations, payments or a similar operational role within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification, together with a good understanding of payment flows, reconciliations and operational controls. Exposure to SIC, SWIFT MT/MX payments, nostro reconciliation or corporate actions would be highly relevant.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Rigorous, well-organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage several workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, reliable and comfortable interacting with internal teams, counterparties and correspondent banks.

Candidates must be authorised to work in Switzerland, either as Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals or holders of a valid Swiss work permit.

What's on Offer

The role offers the opportunity to join a Geneva-based FINMA-regulated digital bank backed by a leading international financial services group.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A collaborative and international working environment
• Broad exposure to payments, reconciliations, corporate actions and operational controls
• A fast-moving digital banking and online trading environment
• A competitive compensation package
• Offices located in the heart of Geneva
• Hybrid working flexibility, with up to two days of working from home per week, or one day for non-Swiss residents

Quote job ref

JN-052026-7022303

Job Function

Banking & Financial Services

Specialisation

Operations / Middle Office - Banking / Securities

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-052026-7022303