Assistant Vice President - Treasury and Payments Operations

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of global payment systems including:

  • SWIFT (MT103, MT202)
  • FED payments
  • Internal transfers
  • FX transactions

• Knowledge of global banking & settlement codes:

  • ABA, Sort Code, BSB, BIC, IBAN
  • RTGS, NEFT
  • Various global payment and cash settlement mechanisms

• Hands-on experience in manual payments / wire processing, with a clear understanding of end-to-end payment lifecycle

• Ability to:

  • Read and interpret Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs)
  • Identify missing or incorrect payment information

• Process responsibilities:

  • Vendor invoice verification and payment execution via banking portals
  • Custody and fund-related bank invoice validation
  • Subscription and redemption payment processing

• Operational tasks:

  • Mailbox monitoring and prioritizing payments based on currency cut-offs
  • Support global teams with daily payment requirements

• Client interaction:

  • Handle queries via email and calls with clients and local offices

• Reporting & controls:

  • Ensure all daily processing is completed and signed off
  • Identify, report, and escalate issues or delays proactively

• Team & performance:

  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Demonstrate flexibility to work in shift-based operations

Additional Responsibilities (Leadership Level):

• Manage and guide a team of 10+ members
• Oversee end-to-end Treasury / Payments operations
• Prepare and manage MIS reports

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of payments, treasury, and banking operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in B.Com, MBA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Hedge Funds / Private Equity is an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in:

  • FX / Payments processing
  • Payment investigations
  • SWIFT & FED payment handling

• Prior experience in:

  • Payments / Banking / Treasury / Transfer Agency (preferred)