senior back office payments and securities specialist

Allgemeine Informationen

Job Id

70747

Unternehmen

UniCredit International Bank (Luxembourg) SA

Competence Line

Operations

Funktionsbereich

Operations

Standort

LUSSEMBURGO

Land

Luxemburg

Kontakt

Jobniveau

Professionals

Arbeitszeitmodell

Vollzeit

UniCredit International Bank Luxembourg is the leading bank in Luxembourg and a member of UniCredit, a simple successful pan-European commercial bank. We provide the local expertise which distinguishes our group,

providing a hub for international ultra-high-net-worth individuals together with market-leading solutions for family offices and family holding companies.

Position Overview:

The Back Office Payments & Securities Officer Senior, supports the Bank's operational activities related to payments processing and securities administration.

The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant execution of transactions in accordance with Luxembourg regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and international banking standards.

The position acts as a key control function within the Bank's operational framework, contributing to efficiency, risk mitigation, and service quality.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute complex domestic and international payment transactions (SEPA, SWIFT, cross-border) for Private and Corporate Banking clients.
• Manage securities back-office operations including settlement, custody, reconciliations, and corporate actions, ensuring ac-curacy and timeliness.
• Perform and review cash and securities reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure full compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Act as a key contact point for correspondents, custodians, clearing systems, and external service providers.
• Support and coordinate audit activities, regulatory requests, and management reporting.
• Identify operational risks, contribute to mitigation actions, and support incident management.
• Participate actively in process optimization, system migrations, and operational projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

Your profile:

• More than 5 years of experience in back-office operations within a bank, with solid exposure to payments and securities.
• Proven experience supporting Private and Corporate Banking activities in a Luxembourg or international banking environment
• Solid knowledge of payment systems (SEPA, SWIFT). Knwledge of Olympic system is an asset.
• In depth understanding of securities settlement and custody processes is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with core banking and securities platforms; advanced MS Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy, autonomy, and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in a regulated environment
• Proactive mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Team-oriented mindset with clear and professional communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English; French and/ or Italian will be considered as an asset

What you'll get in return

We offer:

• the opportunity to join a pan-European banking group, with a permanent contract and a competitive compensation package, based on your experience.

You'll benefit from cutting-edge tools within an organization structured to offer excellent customer service.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Exposure to high-impact projects and strategic decision-making
• Interesting and diversified tasks and responsibilities
• An open-minded, dynamic and international company culture.
• 34,5 vacation days and special vacation days in accordance with the bank collective agreement
• Flexible working time and opportunity for home office

About UniCredit Group

Die UniCredit ist eine paneuropäische Geschäftsbank mit einem einzigartigen Produkt- und Service-Angebot in Italien, Deutschland sowie Zentral- und Osteuropa. Unser Ziel ist, die Gesellschaft dabei zu unterstützen sich weiterzuentwickeln, indem wir allen Beteiligten das Beste bieten und so ein besseres Morgen für unsere Kund:innen und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen in ganz Europa schaffen. Wir betreuen mehr als 15 Millionen Kund:innen weltweit. Sie sind das Herzstück unserer Arbeit in unseren Märkten. Die Digitalisierung und unser Bekenntnis zu den ESG-Grundsätzen sind wesentliche Voraussetzungen für unsere Dienstleistungen. Sie unterstützen uns dabei, unsere Stakeholder hervorragend zu begleiten und eine nachhaltige Zukunft für unsere Kund:innen, die Gesellschaft und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen zu gestalten. Als Arbeitgeber bieten wir Chancengleichheit. Gemeinsam gestalten wir ein Arbeitsumfeld, das vielfältiges Denken und inklusives Handeln begrüßt. Indem wir allen Stimmen Gehör verschaffen und auf "Gedankenvielfalt" unabhängig von Geschlecht, Alter, ethnischer Herkunft, sexueller Orientierung, körperlicher und geistiger Fähigkeiten oder kulturellem Hintergrund setzen, sorgen wir für nachhaltiges Wachstum und neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten, einen starken Antrieb für Innovation und Kreativität sowie für eine allgemeine Verbesserung des Arbeitsklimas mit positiven Auswirkungen auf Produktivität, Wohlbefinden und Engagement unserer Mitarbeiter:innen.

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