Correspondent / Project Payments Officer at Standard Chartered Bank

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We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Correspondent / Project Payments Officer
Job ID: 367260
Job Function: Technology & Operations

Job Description
To independently manage the day to day operations of the disbursement operations in Cash Management operations.
To manage day to day collections through correspondent bank accounts.
To assist the Head of Cash Management Operations in driving change initiatives and achieving good service satisfaction scores.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for processing of all instructions received in CMO in respect of Contract disbursements (WHO, UNODC, UNDP).
Ensure that all KCS / Group policies are adhered to and complied with.
Maintain a high productivity level and ensure an error free processing environment.
Train and encourage team members to actively participate in training.
To ensure that the unit obtains a satisfactory audit rating.
Accountable for implementation of the control environment to ensure adherence to all applicable policies, regulations & laws in respect of Money Laundering & Fraud, and to ensure that adequate controls are in place at all times to prevent operational loss to the bank.
Ensure that all targets as stated in the SLAs are met diligently.
Timely identification and escalation of all project risks
Reconciliation of all project funds between Standard Chartered Bank, Partner banks and clients
Ensure that the Disbursement unit deliver at least 99.97% accuracy on payments.
Form good working relationships with our internal and external clients (i.e. Front Office, clients, and partner banks). For example, have regular monthly meetings to discuss: New disbursements, Give constructive feedback on issues.
Receive feedback on how to improve operational support.
Ensure you remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’s efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: “identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers.
Ensure daily review of our accounts with Access Bank, GTB, FBN and PlatinumHabib Bank, checking that these accounts are adequately funded to cover all anticipated transactions
Responsible for ensuring customer’s accounts are credited based on credits into various accounts held with other banks.
Ensure balances in correspondent Bank accounts  are transferred to SCB’s account with CBN.
Qualifications & Skills
Good university degree with a minimum of Second Class, Lower Honours in relevant discipline
A minimum of 2years industry experience.
Ability to work under pressure.
Decisive.
Good interpersonal and networking skills.
Ability to manage projects.
Expedient, efficient and productive.
Ability to multi task.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Quality Service delivery.
Application Closing Date
20th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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