Foreign Exchange Payment Operations Specialist

UMB Financial Corporation

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Base: $57,760.00 - $124,170.00; bonus/equity: annu...
Hybrid (onsite mon-thu, remote fri)
Strong understanding of international payment systems
Proficiency in swift message formats mt103 mt202
Knowledge of fx products spot forward swaps options
UMB Financial Corporation is seeking a Foreign Exchange Payment Operations Specialist to oversee post-trade currency transactions, ensuring compliance and timely settlements. The role involves transaction processing, reconciliations, and client support, with a hybrid work model available for qualified candidates

Job Summary

  • The role involves overseeing incoming and outgoing FX payments across multiple currencies and ensuring timely settlement of spot, forward, swap, and option transactions.
  • Candidates must perform daily reconciliations of nostro/vostro accounts and resolve settlement failures in coordination with counterparties and internal teams.
  • UMB offers competitive benefits including paid time off, a 401(k) matching program, annual incentive pay, and comprehensive health insurance coverage.

Matching Summary

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UMB Financial Corporation is seeking a Foreign Exchange Payment Operations Specialist to oversee post-trade currency transactions, ensuring compliance and timely settlements. The role involves transaction processing, reconciliations, and client support, with a hybrid work model available for qualified candidates.

Salary

Base: $57,760.00 - $124,170.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive pay included; Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong understanding of international payment systems
  • Proficiency in SWIFT message formats MT103 MT202
  • Knowledge of FX products spot forward swaps options
  • Familiarity with AML sanction screening requirements
  • High attention to detail in high-volume environments

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability to changing regulatory and market environments
  • Ability to understand processes end to end cross-functionally
  • Strong customer service skills for client support
  • Technical aptitude for quick learning of new platforms
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Legal authority to work in the United States
  • Work Visa sponsorship is not available
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and banking operations systems

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the US

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