At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, process payments, and ensure compliance in a dynamic back office role.
- Company: Join a fast-paced team in a growing financial services company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to develop your career in finance with hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial team that keeps financial operations running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Strong multitasking skills, Excel knowledge, and a team-oriented mindset.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Operations Officer
Varied Back Office role combining settlements, payments, and reconciliations.
Job Role
- Check and maintain client and company accounts
- Check funds coming in from clients
- Set up payment sheets and make payments to the broker
- Ensure source of funds have been approved by compliance
- Chase for funds not received from the client and keep track of debts
- Reconcile client and company accounts on Xero and spreadsheets
- Update and maintain the Margin Report, Unpaid Monies Report and Open Case Report
- Check source of funds has been approved by compliance
- Authorise payments
- Obtain copies of SWIFT messages for both incoming and outgoing payments
- Keep a log of funds transferred between companies
- Control and reconciliation of returned currency from broker
- Ensure any 3rd party payments have been approved by Compliance
- Set up & make payments to the Client
- Update Xero & in-house online trade platform
- Chase for client payment details and adding them to the in-house trade platform
- Check broker recaps
- Check that 3rd party payments have been approved by compliance
- Any ad-hoc duties relating to the smooth running of the department.
Requirements
- Looking for a multi-tasker that can prioritise work accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced small department
- Ability to work within a team but also with own job responsibilities.
- Excel (good knowledge)
- Accounts knowledge would be an advantage.
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Settlement Officer employer: SGM-FX Ltd
SGM-FX Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant City of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and networking. With a focus on exceeding sales targets and building strong client relationships, this role provides a meaningful career path in a thriving financial hub.
We think you need these skills to ace Settlement Officer
Settlements
Payments Processing
Reconciliations
Client Account Management
Compliance Knowledge
Xero
Spreadsheet Proficiency
