Payments Officer

Purpose of the Job

Quintet Private Bank is a leading private bank in the wealth management sector; we are committed to our clients and their families, and pride ourselves on our personalised service based on a deep understanding of what clients want to achieve. 
We are a bank headquartered in Luxembourg, with branches in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and a subsidiary in the UK. We are supervised by the CSSF with an ambition to stay true to our purpose to be the most trusted fiduciary of family wealth.

When you join Quintet you are joining a company that values diversity of background, equal access to opportunities, career development, collaboration and inclusiveness. We want our employees to feel proud of being part of a company that is committed to do the right thing. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programmes. 

The Payment Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of domestic and international payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and banking standards. The role contributes to the efficiency and security of payment operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Process and validate outgoing payments (SEPA, SWIFT,XML messages ),Standing Orders, Direct Debits, Internal transfers.        
• Monitor payment queues and ensure timely execution in line with cut-off times.                                    
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all manual cash transactions. Review client transactions to identify potential anomalies or irregularities and initiate investigations when necessary.        
• Transaction screening monitoring  in AML tool : initial analysis of message to eliminate false positives.                    
• Reconcile payment transactions and resolve discrepancies with internal teams or banking correspondents.                    
• Liaise with banks and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.                                    
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC).                            
• Contribute actively to continuous process improvement.    

Knowledge and Experience

• Pre Higher Education (A Levels or equivalent)                
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role

Attributes and Qualities

• Communication (Verbal & Written)                    
• Collaborative Teamwork                            
• Time Management                                
• Adaptability & Learning Agility                        
• Client-Centric Mindset    

Technical Skills

• Payment Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with SEPA, SWIFT,XML,TARGET2.    
• Good command of MS-Office package                     
• Proficiency in systems  for processing payments.            
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of AML, KYC, and other financial regulations affecting payments.    

Languages Skills

• Fluent in English and German, French would be a plus