Operations Analyst Payment

Overview

Operations Analyst Payment role at Barclays supporting day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution, with a focus on accurate and efficient international payment transactions.

What you'll do

• Process domestic and international payment transactions with speed and accuracy, in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Handle and validate SWIFT messages including MT103, MT202, MT199/299, MT192/292, and XML payment messages such as PACS.008 and PACS.009.
• Monitor and adhere to currency cut-off timings, service level agreements (SLAs), and quality control standards.
• Investigate and resolve payment-related queries using SWIFT, CHIPS, FED, and CAMT message formats (Camt056, Camt110, Camt111, etc.).
• Identify process improvement opportunities and actively contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency and client experience.
• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations in operational processes.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participate in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards, payment processing, and correspondent banking operations.
• Detailed understanding of SWIFT fields/tags, CHIPS, FED payments, IBAN structures, and international payment regulations.
• Experience with ISO 20022 XML messages including PACS and CAMT formats.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively in night shifts and manage high-volume transaction processing environments.

Details

• Based out of Pune.
• Fast-paced, shift-based environment.