Dynamic and results-oriented professional with 9+ years of experience in Investment banking having expertise in Payments Processing and Investigations, specializing in SWIFT, Wire Transfers, ACH, and Compliance-driven financial operations. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end payment workflows, investigating exceptions, and resolving high-value escalations with accuracy and efficiency. Adept at stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence in the global payments domain.
Managed team with daily operations for domestic and international payment systems such as SEPA, CHAPS, and Fedwire.
Investigated failed or duplicate transactions, maintaining full compliance with internal policies.
Supervised payment exceptions, repair queues, and reconciliations of Nostro accounts.
Collaborated with Compliance & AML teams to effectively manage sanction hits and alerts.
Ensured swift escalation of high-value transactions for timely resolution.
Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions to mentor team members on best practices.
Identified opportunities for process improvement to reduce errors and increase STP efficiency.
Processed daily fund movements for collateral loans and asset-backed securities.
Executed client callbacks for wire and check payments, verifying signatures as instructed.
Conducted cash flow reconciliations to ensure accurate management of incoming and outgoing funds.
Facilitated monetary transactions, including securities trades and scheduled payment processing.
Notified DTCC dividends team regarding coupon payments for variable rate CUSIPs.
Executed foreign exchange transactions in EUR, USD, and other currencies during market closures.
Affirmed trades (RVP, DVP, RF, DF) following verification of instructions and fund availability.
Coordinated with agent banks for timely funding to meet debt service obligations.
Met multiple intraday deadlines for clients, ensuring timely delivery of reconciliation to meet daily NAV.
Executed reconciliation processes for various derivative products, including forward contracts, options, and swaps.
Performed data acquisition and matching while liaising with brokers and custodians to resolve trade discrepancies.
Managed portfolio reconciliation of cash and positions between StateStreet and brokers and Investment managers
Participated in migration of new funds and documentation of standard operating procedures for the team.
Coordinated with relevant teams to address exceptions in reconciliation, providing swift resolutions and confirmations.
Reviewed weekly and monthly break files, presenting aging details to management with actionable resolutions.
SWIFT MT/MX, ISO 20022 Standards
Wire Transfers, ACH, SEPA, Fedwire
Payment Investigations & Exceptions Handling
AML, Sanctions & Regulatory Compliance
Reconciliation & Nostro Account Management
Risk Management & Operational Controls
Client Communication & Escalation Handling
Process Improvement & Automation
Team Leadership & Training
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