Finance/settlement admin- 2 month contract

Johnson Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a PMM Back Office Analyst to oversee daily money and metal settlements in Royston. The role involves ensuring accurate trade entries, resolving customer queries, and managing accounts, while safeguarding against risks. Candidates must have relevant experience and an EU work permit.

Qualifications

• Experience in back office or financial roles.
• Familiarity with trade settlements.
• EU work permit required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily money and metal settlements.
• Check deal entries against customer orders.
• Produce daily payment reports and verify payments.

Skills

Customer service

Accuracy

Financial analysis

Job description

PMM Back Office Analyst

Location: Royston

Salary: £16.50 per hour - PAYE

Contract Duration: Until August 2024

This role is within the PMM Back Office, responsible for managing daily money and metal settlements. The Back Office acts as the first line of control, verifying trade entries for accuracy and alignment with counterparties' positions.

You will provide efficient, professional customer service for all back office activities, responding to and resolving customer queries while safeguarding Johnson Matthey against risks and reputational damage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Checking deal entries against customer orders and internal requirements, ensuring correct trade entry by traders.
2. Promptly resolving errors.
3. Assessing payments and producing daily payment reports to ensure correct settlements.
4. Verifying daily money and metal due.
5. Managing accounts such as the Loco London and Zurich Plate accounts, advising traders on balances, moving metal, and maintaining sufficient metal on account.
6. Providing coverage for Shipping & Instructions Coordinator roles during holidays or absences, as needed.

EU work permit is required for this position.