Payments Operations - Vice President

at  JPMorganChase

JOB DESCRIPTION

JPMorgan’s Payments is a premier transactions banking business that helps institutional investors, corporate clients and financial institutions open bank accounts and facilitate funds transfer across the globe. Join the team that is driving the service delivery for one of the world’s most innovative banks. As a dynamic and driven professional, you will play a pivotal role in the leadership team where you will have an opportunity to elevate your career to the next level.
As a Vice President in the Payments Operations team, you will be responsible for the leadership of the Payments Operations team in Sydney. You will ensure all payments are handled within internal and external cut offs & standards. Also, you will instill a culture of controls, where all critical processes are checked and measured daily and ensure the team adhere to the Bank’s payments related policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 15 years’ experience within a banking operations environment
• Must be an expert of SWIFT payment messages and should possess good knowledge of ISO20022.
• Must have experience in managing Australia and New Zealand Transaction Banking products.
• Sound knowledge of Payments including High Value Clearing, Low Value Clearing, Cheques Clearing, BPAY and Real Time Payments.
• Project management experience included process flow/design, documentation and implementation.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reports for Australia and New Zealand, like, IFTI (International Financial Transaction Instructions) and PTR (Prescribed Transaction Report).
• Experience in dealing with interbank enquiries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare senior executive style presentations
• Sound knowledge of Domestic and Cross Border Payments.
• Sound knowledge of Reconciliation and General Ledger processes and policies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Adept in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skill
• Sound knowledge of banking products, low value clearing systems and high value domestic and international (including FX) payment processing and clearing would be preferable

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

• Drive the culture of innovation and change in the team.
• Assume a high level of ownership, be a self-starter, analytically minded with a focus on detail and committed to high quality deliverables.
• Maintaining standards and adjusting effectively to operate within new work structures, processes or requirements.
• Identify opportunities and promptly initiate action and escalate potential risks to minimize loss.
• Effectively communicate pro-actively and openly with internal and external business partners.
• Be knowledgeable regarding all Australia & New Zealand Anti Money Laundering (AML), Compliance and Regulatory requirements.
• Manage local, regional and global stakeholders and represent operations in different forums.
• Play a pivotal role in improving the current processes, systems, and reporting.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a problem solver, and work with cross-functional teams.
• Adhere the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the Operations Team.