Chief Payments Expert

Job description

What you do

• Process initiated, received, and returned euro and foreign currency transfers for the Bank and its clients.
• Handle claims related to initiated, received, and returned euro and foreign currency transfers in SWIFT.
• Manage claims for transfers with unclear recipients, incorrect, or duplicate payments.
• Perform corrective operations in euro and foreign currency on client accounts based on requests received through the Help Desk application.
• Prepare documents for the Bank to return incorrect transfers caused by employee errors.
• Generate registers and reports related to euro and foreign currency transfers, in line with the Bank’s rules or as required by regulatory authorities and the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).
• Execute additional tasks assigned by the Head of Payments and Back Office related to departmental activities.
• Participate in the development and testing of new functionalities and projects aimed at optimizing and automating the department’s activities. 

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of banking experience.
• Experience in a Payments Department at another bank is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of regulations governing local and foreign currency payments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Office.
• Ability to use AI technologies such as ChatGPT.
• Ability to make effective decisions and work collaboratively in a team. 

What we offer

• Offer a hybrid work model balancing in-person collaboration and remote work.
• Provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including bonuses, pension, health insurance, employee shares, and discounts.
• Support lifelong learning through career development, digital learning programs, and international mobility, fostering innovation and empowerment.
• Present excellent career opportunities in insurance, asset management, and banking, with active communication across Allianz Group and key functions.  

93623 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Bulgaria | Full-Time | Permanent