GPT Payment Officer

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing work to agreed internal deadlines to the expected standard
• Knowledge of all banking systems including a good understanding of different client payment processes
• Knowledge of deadlines and deliverables and early escalation of issues to the GPT Supervisor
• Minimise risk to IQEQ by following procedures and checklists
• Be proactive in identifying development and training requirements

Tasks

Client Delivery

• Ensure all client queries are appropriately responded to and all emails received into the team’s mailbox are actioned
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and delivered to required timescale
• Ensure all contact and time reporting system changes are processed accurately and delivered to required timescales
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with CS Teams regarding the progress of tasks and share information with GPT colleagues
• Identify areas for improvement regarding GPT process and offer solutions
• Providing support and training to the rest of the team, and

IQEQ Fee Processes

• Accurate daily completion of the time reporting system for all tasks undertaken

Systems

• Understand and use best practice on Investran
• Understand and use best practice on the time reporting system
• Understand the process in setting up, gaining authorisation for and releasing payments via the various banking systems

Risk

• Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to and completed to minimise risk of errors
• Reports any breaches, complaints or errors to the relevant Client Services Team Accountant and Compliance officer promptly
• Assist in the preparation of error reports, identifying areas of operational risk and proposing appropriate remedial actions within 24 hours of identifying the error

Other

• Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Good academic track record
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills
• Comfortable communicating with individuals in professional manner
• Strong ownership of tasks
• Can do attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Strong team ethic

Desired

• Work experience in similar role
• Strong excel skills
• Basic Account payable/ Bank payments experience

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.