About the job
We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Banks and EMI Operations Manager to join our Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and developing relationships with our partner banks/EMIs, establishing internal procedures for banking and payment operations, and ensuring the efficient execution of accounts payables and banking activities across multiple jurisdictions.
What will you do
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and international banking partners.
* Negotiate and manage banking agreements, fees, and service levels.
* Develop, implement, and maintain internal banking and payments procedures, including: 1)Bank selection criteria based on transaction type, currency, and jurisdiction. 2)Payment routing and execution workflows. 3)Approval chains and escalation processes.
* Monitor bank performance, costs, and service quality, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
* Coordinate and oversee the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts across global entities.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, local regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
* Collaborate closely with Reporting, Legal, Compliance, and Finance Operations teams to streamline payments-related processes.
* Support cash flow management activities, treasury reporting, and reconciliation processes.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with payment operations and banking relationships.
* Participate in audits and regulatory reviews related to banking activities.
* Stay up to date on market trends, banking technology developments, and best practices in the payment’s ecosystem.
Who you are
* 5+ years of experience in Banking, Treasury Operations, Finance Operations, or related roles, ideally within the CFD, FX, or broader financial services industry.
* Solid understanding of international payment systems, cross-border transactions, and corporate banking products.
* Proven experience in managing relationships with financial institutions and negotiating banking terms.
* Strong knowledge of accounts payables processes and treasury operations best practices.
* Familiarity with regulatory environments (FCA, CySEC, ESMA, etc.) and AML requirements.
Skills & Competencies:
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to build and maintain trusted relationships with banks and internal stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to design and document policies, processes, and procedures.
* Proactive problem solver, able to anticipate risks and propose mitigation plans.
* High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
* Strong project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and payment platforms (experience with TMS, SWIFT, or ERP systems is a plus).
Education:
* Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Professional certifications (such as CTP – Certified Treasury Professional, ACCA, CIMA, etc) will be considered an advantage.
Benefits
From your first day:
* Competitive salary based on experience and skills
* Healthy lunches from our catering partners (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available).
* Daily fresh fruits, healthy snacks and a full stocked kitchen.
* A computer of your choice (Windows or Mac) - not applicable for some positions*
* No dress code policy
* Free Parking Space for your car
* Flexible Working Schedule (you don’t have to be worried about running 5 minutes late)
* 100% Covered 30 days/year of sick days
* Career development upon business needs
* Team buildings and two corporate parties a year!
* 23 Paid Vacation Business Days
After a probation period:
* Private health insurance
* Coverage for up to 50% of your language classes, sports membership, and mental health support.