Payment Services Analyst

To ensure the timely and accurate processing of client data and transactions in the payments process. To ensure that excellent client service is provided, and the expectations of Hampden Bank clients are met.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A strong level of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Desire to learn and enhance skills and knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge of banking processes or similar is desirable (but not essential).
• Experience in a similar role is desirable (but not essential).

Main responsibilities / key duties:

• Ensure exceptional client service is maintained across the team, including but not exclusively:
• Processing of clients’ payment instructions.
• Process Sterling and other currency payment types using industry standard payment mechanisms including, Faster Payments, CHAPS, and SWIFT.
• Reconciliations.
• Support the Treasury function in the execution of its services including foreign exchange and money market deals and confirmations.
• Fraud prevention measures for all payment types and transactions.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met.
• Participate in project and change activities relevant to the team and the department.
• Provide support and temporary absence cover for colleagues.
• Any other related tasks which may be assigned from time to time which are reasonable in relation to the role and skills and experience.

At Hampden Bank we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations.

As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self. We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development, and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy.

Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour to assist you. If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden Bank, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you.

We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking.