Payments Officer Coventry 2024

Moneycorp is a thriving dynamic business with an excellent reputation helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements for over 40 years. As a globally expanding business, our footprint covers UK & Ireland, Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, UAE, Brazil and Australia!

With our extremely rare single IBAN multi-currency account, we are able to assist with a variety of different payment needs, including business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money, as well as the ability to offer interest on deposits. Supplementing this, we also support the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes through our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and partnership with the US Federal Reserve Bank, to build deeper payment relationships with international banking customers.

It is through obtaining our own banking and payment licenses, the acquisition of two banking platforms and access to 16+ liquidity providers that we are able to proposition a trailblazing FinTech payment infrastructure that simplifies our customer’s diverse business needs and reduce their costs. There is no doubt that we are a major player and differentiated ourselves in a continuously evolving and competitive industry.

With 500+ employees, Moneycorp prides itself in attracting some of the world’s top talent and the people who work at Moneycorp are truly behind its continued success. As Moneycorp continues to expand into new territories, there are considerable opportunities for growth for newcomers and the learning possibilities are endless. We welcome you to be part of a team which has a passion for the business, all within a collaborative and supportive working environment that has ultimately translated to a unique exciting business. 

Who you are

Your next challenge

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payments Officer, to join our Payments Operations team at Moneycorp on a full-time/permanent contract, based in our Coventry Office, West Midlands. Reporting directly to the Payment Operations Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to ensure customer payments are processed accurately, timely and compliantly.  

You will be operating within a designated payments team consisting of 6 people and is a function of the wider Payments Operations function covering FX settlements, reconciliations and cash allocations for the international payments business.

This is an entry level role and therefore previous experience in payment processing is not necessary and the role provides an opportunity to learn about payments and all areas of payment operations within a global FinTech payments business. What we make you successful in this role is having sharp attention to detail, the ability to follow processes and procedure consistently at a high standard and the attitude/mindset to learn things quickly.

What we’re looking for

Skills that will help you in the role 

• High interest in moving into a role processing FX, settlements and reconciliations activities.
• Prior experience with day to day banking and reconciliation activities such as client money reconciliations, cash management, settlement of FX trades.
• Some understanding of AML and Compliance requirements.
• Proficient at establishing credibility quickly and building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written), stay calm and work well under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
• Solution-focused approach and the ability to make objective/ evidence based decisions and influence recommendations and decisions using insights.
• Consultative style with the ability to breakdown complex information to suit target audience.
• Resilient to change, adapting to and supporting new situations with confidence.
• Excellent analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusions.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the banking sector specifically around payments and FX products (Desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take on a fundamental role within the Payments Operations function, who is keen to get involved in multiple projects within an established growing international organisation, and provides amazing scope for both strategic and operational self-development.

What you get in return

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position, with the job expected to be office-based in Coventry as part of the Payments Operations team. However, we have an agile flexible working policy which enables you to work up to 2 days from home if desired.

This role offers a competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension, BUPA private medical health insurance, Victoria Privilege Card - providing access to a variety of discounts in SW1, discretionary performance related bonus and more.

Interested?

If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV and can do this by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Moneycorp is an agile business by nature and our hiring and interview process is no exception. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some parts of our hiring process may take a little longer than usual. We ask that you please bear with us whilst we review your application as you can be assured that we're happy to hear from you and receive your submission.

If it looks like you could be a great fit for the role, we’ll ask you to interview via Zoom to keep you safe.

Diversity and inclusion 

Moneycorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Across our Group, Moneycorp maintains a philosophy that an inclusive company culture inspires creativity, fosters a sense of belonging, and is imperative to both personal and professional growth. With a makeup of 47 percent female employees, Moneycorp has a remarkably diverse workforce. Our commitment to inclusion and opportunity continues to evolve and improve as we listen and engage with our diverse teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, status as an individual with a physical or mental disability status as an individual with a protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Moneycorp believes that diversity is critical to our success in helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements across the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment which celebrates diversity. We hire on the basis of talent, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.