Assistant Officer - Payment & Administration

responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private markets investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 30 June 2026, responsAbility manages USD 6 billion in assets invested in around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale. Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 18.2 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base. responsAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience along with a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from putting any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status etc.) on your CV or motivation letter. Assistant Officer - Payment & Administration Join our global Payments & Administration team as an Assistant Officer and play an important role in supporting investment operations through the accurate and timely execution of payments, FX, hedging, collateral and settlement activities. This position is suited to a reliable and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and navigating time-sensitive operational processes. Your Main Tasks Manage end-to-end FX and hedge operations, including trade booking, confirmation, payment and receipt settlement, reconciliation and query management. Manage daily collateral operations, including margin-call validation, settlement, reconciliation and discrepancy resolution. Perform the settlement and reconciliation of private debt investments. Manage end-to-end invoice communication and notification activities relating to private debt investments. Manage the end-to-end overdue monitoring process for private debt investments, ensuring timely follow-up and stakeholder coordination. Prepare balance confirmations and supporting information for audits of investment companies’ portfolios. Investigate and resolve payment, settlement, reconciliation and confirmation discrepancies. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, banks, custodians, brokers, counterparties, auditors and other service providers. Contribute to process improvements by applying AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, controls and ways of working. Your Experience And Skills Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. At least 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in banking, financial services, fund operations, treasury operations, payments, settlements or a comparable area. Basic knowledge of payments, reconciliations, foreign exchange transactions, collateral management or private debt operations is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Business proficiency in English; Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Accurate, reliable and well-organized working style, with close attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under time pressure, particularly around payment deadlines and currency cut-off times. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across different locations. Basic understanding of AI and automation tools, combined with curiosity and an eagerness to introduce positive change through technology. Enjoys working in a multicultural environment and has a genuine interest in impact investing.