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General Information

Job ID
70747
Company
UniCredit International Bank (Luxembourg) SA
Competence Line
Operations
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Luxembourg
Province
Luxembourg
City
LUSSEMBURGO
Job Type
Professional
Functional area
Operations
Working time model
Full-time
Contact
alessio.melotto2@unicredit.eu
GEC Area
Italy
Hiring Line Manager
Marinucci, Marco
Location Table
Location Table
1110

UniCredit International Bank Luxembourg is the leading bank in Luxembourg and a member of UniCredit, a simple successful pan-European commercial bank. We provide the local expertise which distinguishes our group,
providing a hub for international ultra-high-net-worth individuals together with market-leading solutions for family offices and family holding companies.

Position Overview:

The Back Office Payments & Securities Officer Senior, 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.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 ac-curacy 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

What you'll need to succeed

Your profile:

• 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
• Solid knowledge of payment systems (SEPA, SWIFT). Knwledge of Olympic system is an asset.
• 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

What you'll get in return

We offer:
• 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.
• 34,5 vacation days and special vacation days in accordance with the bank collective agreement
• Flexible working time and opportunity for home office

About UniCredit Group

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.
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