Payments Operations Specialist

Description We’re looking for a Payments Operations Specialist to join Okoora’s Operations team and take an active role in the day-to-day execution of payments, banking operations, and financial controls.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong understanding of banking or payments, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to take ownership of sensitive financial processes from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Process and monitor customer payments and incoming funds.
• Match incoming funds with customer transactions and records in Okoora’s systems.
• Review payment instructions and verify beneficiary details, bank account information, amounts, and supporting documentation.
• Execute and transmit payments through Israeli and international banking systems.
• Perform ongoing reconciliations, controls, and operational checks.
• Investigate payment-related issues and handle inquiries with banks in Israel and abroad.
• Work with Okoora’s internal Back Office systems to manage and track financial activity.
• Collaborate closely with Support, Compliance, Product, and other internal teams.
• Take ownership of sensitive financial processes involving customer funds and company bank accounts.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in banking, payments, financial operations, or a similar field.
• Good understanding of bank transfers and payment processes.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of control and precision.
• Good English reading and writing skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven operational environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in FX, international payments, trade finance, or a relevant banking department.
• Familiarity with SWIFT and international bank transfers.
• Experience working with banking systems.
• Previous experience in a bank, fintech, payments company, or other financial institution.

Working days and hours This is a Monday to Friday position , aligned with banking and financial market activity.

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00-17:00
• Friday: 08:00-14:00

A role for someone who understands how payments move, takes ownership, and knows that every detail matters.