Payments Officer

6 month Temporary role (view to extend)

Hybrid working available

A fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years payments experience who is looking to BREAK into INTERNATIONAL BANKING

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Payments Officer to join a highly regarded international bank in London. This entry-level role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to launch their career in a dynamic and critical area of finance. You will work closely with experienced subject matter experts (SMEs) to support large-scale payment projects, helping to ensure the quality and successful delivery of our payment solutions.

This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and has a keen interest in payments technology and innovation. You will be provided with comprehensive training and mentorship to develop your technical and functional knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing of SEPA and cross-border payment systems under the guidance of senior SMEs.
• Assist in preparing and executing test cases, meticulously recording results and identifying defects.
• Collaborate with project teams, SMEs, and vendors to ensure smooth testing cycles.
• Develop a deep understanding of core payment schemes, including SEPA and SWIFT.
• Participate in defect triage meetings and follow up on issues until they are resolved.
• Contribute to test documentation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Bring a fresh perspective to help identify and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a payments-related role, such as operations, a clerk, or a support position.
• No prior testing experience is required; training and mentorship will be provided.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to asking questions.
• Basic familiarity with Excel and an advantage if you have experience with test management tools like Jira or Confluence.
• A graduate degree in a related field is a plus, but not essential.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency