Junior Cash SSI Officer (M/F) | Porto
Looking to grow your career in the international financial sector? We are looking for a Junior Cash SSI Officer to join a team specialized in settlement instruction management and operational controls. If you have experience in banking or financial operations and are looking for a challenging, collaborative, and international environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate the consistency of Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) for payments.
- Perform client data controls and validations across internal and external systems.
- Contact clients and counterparties to verify payment instructions.
- Create, update, and maintain settlement instructions across the organization's different systems.
- Monitor suspicious payments through existing control tools.
- Ensure the daily management of operational risk related to the activity.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve operational queries.
- Report and elevate significant operational incidents, including breaches, errors, and other critical events.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure strict compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure all controls are thoroughly performed and that any deviations or incidents are promptly addressed and properly documented.
- Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of business processes and internal procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and established control standards.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of professional experience in financial operations, banking operations, or similar roles.
- Knowledge of financial products.
- Knowledge of banking operations.
- Basic understanding of international payments and the SWIFT network.
- Knowledge of international financial regulations (preferred).
- Knowledge of risk management practices (preferred).
- Good Excel skills.
- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join an international and multicultural team.
- Exposure to a wide range of financial markets and products.
- A collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and development.
- Professional growth and career progression opportunities.
- The chance to work in a strategic area of financial operations.
Location: Porto
Work Model: Hybrid (8 days per month in the office)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Outsourcing Contract