Associate, Crypto & Fiat Payment Operations

Role Overview: As a Crypto & Payment Operations Associate, you will handle daily cross-border fiat remittances, crypto settlements, and account reconciliations. You will process SWIFT/ISO 20022 payments, execute on-chain transfers, resolve transaction exceptions, and ensure strict compliance with AML and Travel Rule standards.

Key Responsibilities

Fiat Payment OperationsProcess end-to-end cross-border remittances and handle payment inquiries, amendments, and cancellations.Format and process SWIFT MT messages (MT199, MT192) and ISO 20022 messages (pacs.008, pacs.004, pacs.002).Handle outgoing and incoming payment exceptions based on SOPLiaise with correspondent banks and payment partners to resolve Nostro breaks and payment delays.Crypto Operations & SettlementProcess daily OTC on-ramp and off-ramp transactions, ensuring seamless conversion and settlement between fiat currencies and digital assets.Execute daily on-chain token transactions across major blockchain networks.Perform buy/sell trade settlement with LP.Execute liquidity management based on Treasury instructions.Conduct daily wallet operations using institutional wallet infrastructure platforms following strict approval matrices.Reconciliation & ComplianceEnsure full reconciliation of assets by performing daily double-entry reconciliations across Nostro accounts, LP balances, exchange accounts, and internal wallet ledgers. Execute Travel Rule screening (e.g., Notabene, GTR) and monitor incoming/outgoing crypto transfers for risk alerts.Log operational exceptions, track inquiry resolution times, and adhere to internal SOPs and SLAs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, Business, or a related field.Minimum 1 to 3 years of operational experience in bank payment processing, cross-border remittances, or fintech/crypto operations.Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of SWIFT MT/ISO 20022 payment messaging and Nostro reconciliation and Hands-on familiarity with crypto wallets, stablecoins, and basic blockchain concepts.Basic understanding of AML, KYC, Sanctions screening, and Travel Rule requirements.Familiar with utilizing block explorers (Etherscan, Solscan, etc.) for transaction investigations.High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate under strict daily cutoff times.