Trade Settlements Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Financial Services firm is looking for a Trade Settlements Analyst to join their team in Slough. The role includes managing invoicing, compliance, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in trading houses, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical/dental

Life insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a commodity trading house or related settlements role.
• Ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice creation, distribution, reconciliation, and settlements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in invoices.
• Monitor cash collection and prepare aging reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Recognised qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Compensation: £50,000-65,000, 15-30% bonus, 10% pension and much more

X4 are partnered with a high growth Financial Services firm offering an exciting opportunity for a Trade Settlements Analyst to join their global team. Joining a collaborative and friendly team, the Trade Settlements Analyst will play a critical role in the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of financial processes and internal controls related to settlements.

Responsibilities of the Trade Settlements Analyst:

• Manage the full cycle of invoice creation, distribution, reconciliation and settlement of physical and financial trading activities, handling both Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve invoice reconciliation discrepancies.
• Monitor and ensure timely cash collection and prepare aging reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within settlements and lead implementation initiatives.
• Maintain and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures for the Settlements team.
• Ensure strict compliance with trading standards, regulatory requirements and accurate tax treatment of invoices.

Requirements for the Trade Settlements Analyst:

• 1-3 years of experience working in a commodity trading house, ideally in a settlements role or one with similar responsibilities.
• Recognised qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and strong system savvy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong self-initiative.
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to work well under time pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong team player.

Compensation: Attractive packageincluding £50,000-65,000 salary, 15-30% bonus, 10% employer pension contribution, private medical/dental, life insurance, income protection and much more.

Interview process: First round interviews are being scheduled for W/C 9th June, with the full 3-stage process expected to conclude by mid/late June.

Please apply online for immediate consideration.