Payments Senior Officer

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Payments team you will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and provide accurate advice and information to both internal and external sources in a timely and professional manner.  You will be accountable for the efficient processing of money transfers, including invoicing, capital, fees and investment funding; and the daily reconciliation of those movements. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• The preparation, checking and release of client, investor and supplier payments in multiple currencies using various payment methods.
• Liaising with agent banks through dedicated relationship managers ensuring all requests are processed in a timely manner;
• Ensuring all operational activities are completed with SLAs within a robust control environment managing any risks.
• Accurately recording all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure clients are correctly invoiced.
• Reviewing operational processes and controls, proactively identifying and highlighting any risks or weaknesses and driving improvements as appropriate. 
• Pro-actively taking on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients, including project work from initial scoping to delivery into the team.
• Support management by monitoring service delivery and performance of the team, identifying knowledge gaps or changes that will improve client satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
• Support periodic and ad-hoc reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Monitoring of the team email mailboxes and assisting to resolve queries.

YOUR PROFILE

What we’ll look for on your CV:

• Degree level educated in a relevant area such Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Experience in payments would be preferred.
• Supervisory and/or team management experience would be beneficial.
• Project or change management experience, and in particular, an interest in automation activities would be desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office package would be considered an advantage.

What will make you stand out in a crowd:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), organized and flexible;
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate;
• Intellectual curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially numerical.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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