Payment Operations Assistant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

70040

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Dynamic financial services team, part of a global group of companies, seeks an Payments Operations A

POSITION INFO:

Dynamic financial services team, part of a global group of companies, seeks an Payments Operations Assistant for their banking business, who has international payments / Swift experience. Role available due to growth in the team. This proactive and forward-thinking team, offer a great working environment!

Why join this team?

Join a dynamic, fastâ€‘growing financial services team within a global group
Work in a proactive, forwardâ€‘thinking environment
Contribute to a banking division specialising in international payments
Become part of a team that values accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement

What you will be doing:

Accurately and timeously process crossâ€‘border payments.
Verify payment details and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Resolve paymentâ€‘related issues and respond to daily client queries
Reconcile and maintain client records and transaction data
Ensure all relevant documentation is complete and correctly stored
Prepare payment reports and summaries
Manage client inquiries and provide excellent customer service
Support paymentâ€‘related concerns and collaborate with the Case Management team
Stay updated on industry regulations and compliance requirements
Maintain, implement, and enhance compliance and control processes
Work with team members to streamline and improve operational workflows

What we are looking for:

BCom degree or Diploma in finance, business, or related field
Experience in financial services or the banking sector
Knowledge of international and crossâ€‘border payments, including basic SWIFT understanding
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fastâ€‘paced, deadlineâ€‘driven environment

Benefits and unique aspects:

Opportunity to work with international banking processes
Exposure to global teams and crossâ€‘border operations
Supportive team culture with strong focus on development and efficiency
Stable and expanding business

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