Payments Officer

Job Description

The Payments Officer supports the accurate and timely processing of domestic and international payment transactions, including verification, settlement, reconciliation, investigation of exceptions, and coordination with internal units or correspondent banks. Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, banking, or a related field, along with strong attention to detail and basic knowledge of banking operations. Experience in payments, remittances, clearing, or transaction processing is advantageous. The role expects accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, effective communication, good organizational skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines and service-level requirements. Candidates should also be comfortable using banking systems, spreadsheets, and other office technology, while complying with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and anti-money-laundering procedures.

Company Info

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, commonly known as Metrobank, is one of the Philippines' major universal banks. Established in 1962, it provides a broad range of services to individuals, businesses, corporations, and institutional clients. Its offerings include deposits, loans, credit cards, payments, cash management, investment products, treasury services, and wealth management. Metrobank operates through branches, digital channels, ATMs, and specialized banking units across the country, and it serves Filipino customers and businesses with international requirements through correspondent and overseas banking relationships. The bank is known for its significant presence in corporate and commercial banking, while continuing to invest in digital services, operational efficiency, risk management, and customer experience. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated environment where accuracy, professionalism, teamwork, compliance, and dependable service are highly valued.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers job opportunities in banking, shared services, information technology, healthcare, education, tourism, retail, logistics, and business-process outsourcing. Metro Manila, including Taguig, is the country's principal business center, while Cebu and Davao also have growing employment markets. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and influenced by Asian, Spanish, and American traditions. Urban life provides extensive dining, shopping, entertainment, and transport options, although traffic and higher housing costs are common in Manila. The country offers beaches, mountains, diving, and a relaxed lifestyle outside major cities. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit; requirements depend on nationality, employment type, and contract duration. New arrivals should arrange valid immigration status, health insurance, accommodation, and a local tax or employment registration where required. English is widely used in offices, while Filipino and regional languages are common in daily life.