SWIFT Operations Officer

  • Manage daily SWIFT message processing, including payments, trade finance, and securities transactions, ensuring timely and accurate handling.
  • Monitor SWIFT systems for operational issues, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with IT for system upgrades and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure adherence to SWIFT compliance standards, AML/KYC regulations, and implement risk controls to secure transaction processing.
  • Conduct daily reconciliation of SWIFT transactions, promptly resolve discrepancies, and prepare operational reports for management.
  • Work closely with departments such as Treasury, Payments, and IT to optimize SWIFT workflows and provide guidance to team members on SWIFT protocols.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in SWIFT operations within a financial institution.
  • Proficiency in SWIFT messaging standards (MT/MX) and payment processing systems.
  • Strong understanding of compliance (AML/KYC) and risk management in SWIFT transactions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
  • Preferred: Experience with SWIFT Alliance Access, SWIFTNet, and knowledge of ISO 20022 standards.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English.
  • Resident of Kuwait.
Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn