Validation Assistant (Contract)

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Centralized Business Support team in the capacity of:

Validation Assistant (Contract)

Perform the verification of all cheques and vouchers in accordance with the bank’s internal procedures, the clearing house rules and established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Location: Kingston

As a Validation Assistant, you will:

• Promote quality service standards by observing and delivering consistent quality service in compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Adhere to custodial policies and procedures and maintain all documents, cheques and vouchers in a secure environment.
• Record and investigate duplications or errors noted by the branches and submit findings to the Supervisor of the Unit.
• Verify Inward Clearing Cheques of specified value and over for signatures, crossing stamps and material defects against the Jamaica Bankers Clearinghouse Rules.
• Compare signatures on cheques with that on T24 or Signature Cards for authenticity of items for specified values, also ensuring that they are executed as per mandates.
• Check Inward Clearing cheques below specified value for crossing stamps and material defects against the Jamaica Bankers Clearinghouse Rules.
• File all paid cheques in their respective branches and prepare batches for storage.
• Collect cheques in dual custody from the Clearings Unit.
• Sort and distribute cheques and advices.
• Interfile items rejected from the Proof Machine sort and prepare items for filing.
• Pull and examine the relevant cheques indicated on the referral sheets immediately upon receipt.
• Scrutinize to ensure that the Branch Manager/Credit Officer signs the referral sheets and all amendments.
• Query utility payments made via our clients on the Online Platform or processed via T24 by our Tellers.
• Respond to queries submitted by our Billing Partners.
• Complete or assist with the settlement of Grace Kennedy Bill Express (GKRS).
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management Studies or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in the Bank Operations Department of a Commercial Banking entity.
• Knowledge of Securities processing would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
• Knowledge of the Bank’s Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of the Jamaica Clearing Bankers Association Clearinghouse Rules.
• High degree of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Strong team orientation – cooperation, adaptability, proactive, initiative.
• Proficient in RTGS, ACH, T24 and SWIFT applications.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than May 23, 2025.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.