About the Role
The Assistant Manager, SWIFT & Cross-Border Payments Regulatory Initiatives plays a pivotal role in driving strategic SWIFT and cross-border payment initiatives across the company, including international entities. This position will involve collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of regulatory and strategic payment programs, while also serving as a subject matter expert in SWIFT standards and cross-border payment processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Interpret regulatory requirements and prepare business requirements.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement to facilitate successful program implementation.
- Develop and socialize Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal governance.
- Provide operational, governance, and implementation support across business, technology, compliance, risk, and operations functions.
- Maintain day-to-day operational support of the Payment Hub, driving enhancements for operational efficiency and user experience.
- Standardize payment capabilities across Group entities and promote reusability of solutions.
- Manage and reconcile SWIFT invoices and monitor budgets in line with financial governance.
- Contribute to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strategic objectives in enhancing cross-border payment capabilities.
- Lead the planning, governance, and implementation of SWIFT strategic initiatives with minimal disruption.
- Identify and implement initiatives that improve payment capabilities and overall client experience.
Key Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of SWIFT standards, messaging formats, and related applications.
- Good understanding of cross-border payment infrastructures and market infrastructures.
- Familiarity with ISO 20022 migration and payment processing workflows.
- Ability to prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and support project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of banking compliance, operational risk, and governance requirements.
- Proficient analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
- Certified Swift ISO 20022 Expert from a recognized institution.
- Experience in leading product and process enhancements.
- Capable of assisting with urgent issues related to cheque clearing and payment processes.
- Full lifecycle support experience from business interaction to project implementation.
- Experience in MIS Reporting, Regulatory Submission, Operational Risk, and similar roles.
- Additional experience in Internal Controls.
