ZOP - Senior Executive (Operations)
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of inward and outward payment transactions across domestic and international payment channels, including MEPS+, SWIFT cross-border payments, and internal banking systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, support effective settlement processes, mitigate operational risks, and maintain adherence to defined service level standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Process incoming payment transactions via SWIFT, MEPS+, and internal banking platforms.
- Validate payment instructions, including beneficiary details, account information, currency, and payment references.
- Perform sanctions screening, AML checks, and regulatory compliance reviews prior to crediting beneficiary accounts.
- Investigate and resolve payment exceptions, rejected transactions, and unmatched items.
- Ensure timely crediting of funds in accordance with established SLAs.
2. Outward Payment Processing
- Execute domestic and cross-border payment transactions through SWIFT, MEPS+, and internal transfer systems.
- Review and validate payment details, including value dates, currencies, amounts, beneficiary information, and routing instructions.
- Ensure accurate formatting and transmission of SWIFT and ISO 20022 payment messages.
- Verify funding availability and obtain necessary approvals before payment release.
- Manage payment amendments, cancellations, and returns in line with operational procedures.
3. MEPS+ RTGS Operations
- Process high-value SGD transactions through the MEPS+ RTGS system.
- Monitor payment queues and settlement activities to ensure timely processing within cut-off times.
- Manage funding requirements through MAS settlement accounts and address liquidity-related issues.
- Perform reconciliations between MEPS+ settlements, internal records, and nostro accounts.
4. Cross-Border Payments & Correspondent Banking
- Process and monitor international remittances and correspondent banking transactions.
- Validate payment routing details, including SWIFT/BIC codes, intermediary bank instructions, and correspondent banking arrangements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth settlement and funding activities.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, sanctions policies
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in (Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics/Financial Engineering) or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in cash management and a similar role within the banking or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of outward remittance processes, regulations, and best
practices
Technical/Functional Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of banking operations including operational processes and services and regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in using relevant banking systems and software applications.
- Good Computer proficiency (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point and other software and applications.
Personal Skills
- Good communication skill in English both verbal and written.
- Willing to run the extra mile meet service commitments without compromising on operational risk.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Operations
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Kuala Lumpur
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: ITBXXW-C45E20B1
Date posted: 3 June 2026
Consultant: Angelina Kuah
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