Payment Operations

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This assessment is designed to evaluate operational expertise in payment processing within a banking environment.  

It covers the complete transaction lifecycle, including SWIFT messaging, clearing and settlement systems, liquidity management, compliance, exception handling, and operational risk control. Candidates are tested on their ability to manage high-value, time-sensitive payments, prevent settlement failures, and operate within regulatory frameworks. 

The scenarios and technical questions ensure that only candidates with practical experience and precise operational judgment can perform well, making it a robust screening tool for payment operations roles.

Designed to assess

  • Payment Processing

  • Liquidity & Nostro Management

  • Risk, Compliance & Sanctions Screening

  • Exception Handling & Investigations

  • Operational Efficiency & Control Frameworks

Use this test to hire for

  • Payment Operations Analyst
  • SWIFT & Clearing Specialist
  • Nostro & Liquidity Management Officer
  • Global Transaction Banking Operations Manager
  • Payments Investigations Specialist
  • Cross-Border Payments Specialist

Question

Which SWIFT message type is primarily used for customer credit transfers?

Select ONE answer

Question

The main function of an RTGS payment system is to:

Select ONE answer

Question

A SWIFT MT199 message is typically used to:

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