Settlement Processing Manager

Location: Chatham, Kent
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Settlement Processing Manager to lead a key finance operations function within a highly regulated financial services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with strong operational and process management experience to oversee a critical settlement processing team.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of settlement and financial processing services, maintaining robust controls, driving continuous improvement, and managing a team of five direct reports.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day settlement processing operation and ensuring high service standards.
• Managing financial processing activities across multiple business areas and stakeholders.
• Overseeing payment processes, reconciliations, and banking activities.
• Driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and system enhancements.
• Ensuring strong governance, risk management, and audit compliance across the function.
• Managing business continuity...