Senior Settlement Officer (Cross-Border Payment/Crypto)

Hyppies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyppies in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Settlement Officer to oversee daily settlement activities, transaction processing and reconciliation within its digital asset and OTC business. You will work closely with trading, finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Finance or related field and 3–5 years of hands-on settlement experience, preferably in fintech or digital assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in settlement, payment operations, reconciliation, treasury or financial services operations.
• Experience in fintech, cryptocurrency, digital assets or OTC trading is a plus.
• Strong understanding of settlement procedures and transaction processing.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Good communication and ability to work with regional stakeholders.
• Independent and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily settlement operations, including transaction processing, fund transfers and payment confirmations.
• Perform transaction reconciliation across internal systems, bank accounts and payment platforms.
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, failed transactions and operational exceptions.
• Coordinate with internal trading, finance and operations teams, as well as external banking partners.
• Maintain accurate settlement records, reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve settlement processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent

Regional stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Banking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a listed financial technology company specialising in digital asset infrastructure and financial services, serving institutional clients across global markets.

As part of its regional expansion, the company is establishing a new operations hub in Kuala Lumpur to support its growing business across Asia.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Settlement Officer to oversee daily settlement activities, transaction processing, and reconciliation within the company's digital asset and OTC business. You will work closely with trading, finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily settlement operations, including transaction processing, fund transfers and payment confirmations.
• Perform transaction reconciliation across internal systems, bank accounts and payment platforms.
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, failed transactions and operational exceptions.
• Coordinate with internal trading, finance and operations teams, as well as external banking partners.
• Maintain accurate settlement records, reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve settlement processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in settlement, payment operations, reconciliation, treasury or financial services operations.
• Experience in fintech, cryptocurrency, digital assets or OTC trading will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of transaction processing, fund transfers and settlement procedures.
• Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable handling financial data.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with regional stakeholders.
• Independent, accountable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Join a listed global financial technology company.
• Gain exposure to digital assets and institutional financial services.
• Be part of an expanding regional operations hub in Kuala Lumpur.
• Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding international team.