Our client is looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join their Digital Transformation Unit.
The Digital Transformation Manager – Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimising processes related to transactions, payment settlements, and clearing functions. This role ensures that operations are efficient, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements while driving the digital transformation of payment and clearing activities. The position requires strong expertise in operational processes, payment systems, clearing mechanisms, and regulatory compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operations & Process Optimisation: Drive automation and streamline workflows to boost efficiency and reduce manual effort. Lead projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time and within budget;
- Clearing & Settlement: Oversee local and international payment settlements, implementing improvements to speed up processing and accuracy. Collaborate with clearinghouses and payment networks to strengthen infrastructure;
- Payments & Digital Transformation: Partner with IT and Digital teams to integrate innovative payment solutions. Monitor industry trends and apply best practices in digital processing;
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Design test cases for SIT and UAT, ensuring systems meet business requirements and user expectations;
- Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, SWIFT, and regulatory frameworks. Work with Risk and Compliance teams to identify and mitigate operational risks;
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Collaborate with Operations, IT, Product, Risk, and Finance to support transformation. Manage external relationships with payment processors and regulators. Provide training to teams on new systems;
- Performance & Reporting: Define KPIs, monitor performance, and provide management with insights on risks and improvements. Maintain accurate documentation using tools like Jira and Confluence;
Competencies & Experience
- 7+ years in operations, payments, and clearing;
- Strong knowledge of payment systems (SWIFT, RTGS, instant payments);
- Proven experience in digital transformation and process automation;
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks governing payments and operations.
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