Investec - Where Out of the Ordinary Happens
Who are we?
Investec is a distinctive financial services group serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues that bring out of the ordinary thinking, and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine an accessible structure with a focus on internal mobility. The role demands an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to help the business grow and to drive profitability; to deliver a commercial impact for the business.
Role Profile
Description of role and key responsibilities:The role:
- Investec Bank (Channel Islands) is currently operating within a significant programme of change, including strategic transformation initiatives across payments, custody, and core banking.
- This role will assist with maintaining effective business-as-usual (BAU) operations while enabling the organisation to release capacity from core teams. The role ensures continuity of operational delivery, allowing subject matter experts and leadership to focus on successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Key Roles and Responsibilities to include: -
- Prepare, input & authorise manual SWIFT payments sent to central inbox.
- Process, review & repair Online SWIFT payments in a timely manner.
- Process Inward SWIFT payments in a timely manner.
- Monitor & release payments & message stopped in Safewatch (payment screening system).
- Initiate & respond to payment queries & investigations.
- Process Treasury Money Market deals, Foreign Exchange deals, Treasury bills, Position Keeping, Matching confirmations etc.
- Process internal transfers & internal FX's.
- Process BACS, Direct Debits & Standing Orders.
- Process Client Fixed Deposits.
- Settle Visa card client spending.
- Monitor queues in Vision (core banking system).
- Monitor central inboxes to ensure all work completed.
- Assist with Ad hoc tasks and projects as required from time to time.
- Cover for holidays/sickness in areas known.
- Ability to train & develop on additional roles with the team.
Core Skills and Knowledge:
An organised individual with a growth mindset to work within our locally based team of experienced Operations staff who are key in supporting the business to achieve its strategic objectives.
The administrator will be inquisitive, innovative, and keen to learn new skills to expand their existing knowledge base in International Payments, Treasury Back Office & General Operational processes.
The administrator will have the ability to challenge processes and procedures and suggest and help implement improvements, whilst maintaining controls.
Core Skills
- Good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to build effective relationships externally and with colleagues and team members.
- To work collaboratively.
- Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.
- Strong risk consciousness awareness.
- Ability to learn quickly and react to clients requirements within policies of the Bank.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workflows whilst considering the wider team.
- Good time management and organisation skills.
- Accurate.
- Ability to work alone as well as supervised.
Knowledge
- A good knowledge of SWIFT payments / Nostro accounts / Routing payments.
- Several years of general banking experience.
- Treasury knowledge.
- Knowledge of payments sanctions & FATF regulations.
- Have a good understanding of the regulatory environment including the regulations, rules and guidance and their implications relevant to the job and to follow all applicable internal compliance considerations and appropriate processes, policies and procedures.
- Personal organisation, planning and general administration skills, proven time management skills with ability to deal with demanding clients and work within tight deadlines.
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.
We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.
If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!
At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.
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