Director, Middle Office Operations, Global Payment Services

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical senior individual to join our Global Payments Services team as a Senior Manager, Middle Office Operations, Global Payment Services (Internal Job Title: Senior Associate Director).The Global Payment Services team is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all payments with MUFG Investor Services globally. The team has a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Limassol, Dublin, Halifax and Toronto and work together to manage client payments on a global basis.You will be the APAC lead for Global Payment Services and will partner with a strong global leadership team to deliver a seamless payments experience to internal stakeholders and clients. You will be a self-starter, a strong people leader, and results-oriented. You will play a vital part in the build out of our presence in APAC and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our Global Payments function, whilst having a lasting impact by playing a key role in several strategic global initiatives.Key responsibilities:LeadershipAssume ownership of the Global Payment Services function in APAC, leading a strong, growing team located in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.Manage and lead a growing team of payment operations staff, providing coaching, development and performance management.Oversee all aspects of the payment operations lifecycle, including payment capture, processing/settlement and payment investigations.Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory and market requirements, and industry best practises for payment processing.Implement and maintain efficient processes to optimise operational efficiency, minimize errors and increase STP processing.Build and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.Represent local team on global projects, and lead workstreams of projects.Lead and manage the migration of payment related activities from various internal teams.Drive a culture of openness and collaboration within the team.Functional responsibilitiesUltimately responsibility for all payment processing functions, including input, approval and processing of payments in accordance with internal control policies and established procedures.Ensure that payment errors are investigated and resolved promptly and accurately.Act as ultimate escalation point for team and ensure that critical issues are escalated in a timely manner to senior stakeholders.Ensure that work is fairly allocated across the team.Liaise with clients, investment managers, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of client payments.Work with internal teams, such as Treasury, Banking Operations and Client Operations to ensure that all deliverables are met.Leverage data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities to streamline the operating model within the division.Continuous Improvement/ Ad hoc ResponsibilitiesIdentify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and security of payment processes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team.Ensure that procedures are up to date, and in line with firm standards.Stay informed of industry best practices and regulatory updates as they pertain to payments.Actively participate in the development and implementation of new systems and processes related to payments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to product development initiatives to optimize payment processing and client experience.