Settlement Officer

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.