Specialist - Banking (Japanese Proficiency)

It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Specialist reporting to the Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in either Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Payment &Treasury Department and its growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. The candidate is required to be involved in payment operation by manually setting up / Initiating payment, cash management and remittance in the client's online bank portal or payment platform by adhering to all implemented procedures and policies.

2. This a dual role where the candidate maybe requires performing the preparer and checker role.

3. Preferably to have experience in reviewing role where the candidate must have eyes for details to spot any discrepancies on the payment that is setup by the preparer.

4. Able to guide and coach the junior officers within the Japan Banking team on payment and cash management work. Familiar with Japan bank system MUFG, SMBC, Mizuho and some other international banks will be an added advantage

5. Assist and coordinate with client in their treasury bank account management and work closely with the both client and banks to manage the client bank account which includes bank opening, change of account signatories, I- banking users, bank KYC reviews, bank account closure and other bank related tasks assigned by the Manager/Team Lead.

6. Manage day to day client relationship by attending to both client and bank queries in a professional and timely manner in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and Turn-Around Time.

7. Manage and provide support to stakeholder in Japan office regarding payment and cash management work.

8. Provide support to facilitate the on-time completion of internal and external audits.

Key Requirements:

1. The candidates with experience in Fund/Corporate payment processing and cash management.
2. Good command in both English and Japanese language is a must as the candidate must be able to communicate and read the language for the candidate to manage the client's and bank relationship efficiently.
3. Familiar with Japan bank system MUFG, SMBC, Mizuho and some other international banks will be an added advantage
4. Must have proven good time management with good multi-tasking skill and knows to prioritize multiple work that often has very tight deadlines imposed
5. Focused and meticulous, with a keen eye for detail.
6. Able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
7. A fast learner who can adapt to changes and be flexible in accepting changes whenever is required on the job.
8. Take personal responsibility and ownership of the work that has been assigned and has 0% error tolerance.

Company Benefits:

At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement, upon completion of the probation period.

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness reimbursement, and competitive leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like job related such as ICSA, CPA, STEP, ACCA, MIA etc. in ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!