PAYMENT SPECIALIST @ EXIM BANK
Are you passionate about technology and payment support? EXIM BANK is seeking a talented Payment Specialist to join its dynamic team. This pivotal role involves providing expert support for banking applications and payment systems within a financial institution. The specialist will be responsible for a range of tasks, from implementing API-driven integrations and understanding various payment protocols like SWIFT and ISO 20022 messaging standards to leveraging strong back-end technology skills in MySQL, SQL, and PL/SQL. The position also requires an ability to conduct business process mapping, troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure, and ensure adherence to IT project management and governance frameworks. Furthermore, the role involves a strong understanding of banking regulatory requirements, including AML/CFT obligations and PCI DSS compliance.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to contribute to the bank's technological advancement and ensure the smooth operation of its payment infrastructure. You will work within a supportive environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system change and process improvement initiatives. The position offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in critical banking technologies and regulatory compliance while making a significant impact on the bank's operational efficiency and security.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to contribute to the bank's technological advancement and ensure the smooth operation of its payment infrastructure. You will work within a supportive environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system change and process improvement initiatives. The position offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in critical banking technologies and regulatory compliance while making a significant impact on the bank's operational efficiency and security.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years' progressive working experience in supporting, administering, or developing banking applications and payment systems within a financial institution.
Thorough, practical understanding of API-driven integrations and associated technologies including REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and ISO 20022 messaging standards.
Comprehensive knowledge of payment systems and protocols including SWIFT (MT and MX message types), Bank of Tanzania payment infrastructure, treasury management applications, workflow automation systems, and interbank settlement mechanisms.
Proven back-end technology skills including MySQL, SQL, and PL/SQL - encompassing stored procedures, triggers, performance tuning, data extraction, and reconciliation scripting.
Demonstrated ability to conduct business process mapping, modelling (using BPMN or equivalent), and gap analysis to support system change and process improvement initiatives.
Strong customer service orientation with proven troubleshooting skills; ability to diagnose complex technical issues under pressure and communicate resolution steps clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Solid understanding of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid); experience working within a PMO framework is desirable.
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks including ITIL, COBIT, or equivalent; experience with Change Management and Release Management processes.
Knowledge of banking regulatory requirements including AML/CFT obligations, PCI DSS compliance, data privacy regulations, and Bank of Tanzania ICT guidelines.