Back Office securities specialist

UniCreditLuxembourg, LuxembourgOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 4 hours ago

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The Back Office Payments & Securities specialist 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.

• 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 accuracy 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

· 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

· Experience with Olympic Banking System

· Solid knowledge of payment systems (SEPA, SWIFT).

· 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

· 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.

UniCredit is a pan-European leading commercial bank providing best-in-class solutions and services across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. Our Vision is to be the Bank for Europe's Future. Our Purpose is to Empower Communities to Progress, delivering the best-in-class products and services for all stakeholders, unleashing the potential of our people and our clients across Europe. We serve over 20 million clients, supported by three Group product factories — Corporate, Individual and Payment Solutions — that ensure best-in-class expertise and scalable solutions across all markets. Our integrated model combines local proximity, deep client understanding and Group-wide capabilities, enabling seamless service and outstanding client experience. Digitalisation, operational excellence and a strong commitment to ESG principles underpin our journey, helping us deliver sustainable long-term value for clients, communities, employees and shareholders. Our shared Culture unites our people across all countries, empowering teamwork, driven execution and ambition through Ownership, Integrity and Caring.