Trade Settlements Analyst

BCB Group; Paris (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Teleworking allowance

Job summary

BCB Payments (Europe) is seeking a detail-oriented settlements and trade support professional in Paris with experience in FX and crypto settlement processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with internal teams, and proactivity in resolving discrepancies.

The candidate should be familiar with various payment rails and have a background in FinTech or Banking. Hybrid working with 1–2 days in the Paris office is offered, along with benefits like private healthcare and pension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in settlements or trade support.
• Understanding of FPS, CHAPS, FEDWIRE, SEPA, SWIFT is a plus.
• Experience in FinTech, Payments or Banking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Match FX and crypto trade details between counterparties and internal systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Execute settlement procedures for FX and crypto trades in accordance with industry standards and regulation.
• Monitor settlement queues and liaise with banking partners to chase up outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate records of trade and settlement activity, ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.
• Communicate settlement statuses and respond to queries across internal teams, clients, and external service providers.
• Identify and escalate potential risks related to trade settlements.
• Assist clients and client-facing teams with trading and settlement queries in a timely manner.

Skills

Settlements

Trade Support

Payments rails

FinTech

Banking

Job description

BCB Payments (Europe) is looking for someone who is naturally curious, who wants to understand how things work rather than simply follow a process. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where people ask questions, share knowledge and help each other succeed. You’ll ideally:

• Be curious and inquisitive, asking questions and digging into the "why" behind an issue, not just the immediate fix
• Have sharp attention to detail, taking ownership of accuracy, organisation and getting things right
• Have a growth mindset, seeing gaps in knowledge as opportunities to learn and develop
• Be a natural problem solver, taking ownership and following issues through to resolution
• Be collaborative and supportive, contributing positively to the team and being willing to help others
• Build strong relationships, with clear communication and good interpersonal skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Be proactive and outcome-focused, taking initiative and focusing on getting the job done rather than being clock driven
• Stays calm and effective while juggling multiple work streams under pressure
• Be flexible, including with working hours where required
• Be Paris-based or within commutable distance, to support our 1-2 days/week in-office policy

Key responsibilities

• Match FX and crypto trade details between counterparties and internal systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Execute settlement procedures for FX and crypto trades in accordance with industry standards and regulation
• Monitor settlement queues and liaise with banking partners to chase up outstanding items
• Maintain accurate records of trade and settlement activity, ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation requirements
• Communicate settlement statuses and respond to queries across internal teams, clients, and external service providers
• Identify and escalation potential risks related to trade settlements
• Assist clients and client facing teams with trading and settlement queries in a timely manner

Experience-wise, we'd love to see:

• Some demonstrable experience in a similar settlements or trade support role
• An understanding and experience with payments rails such as FPS, CHAPS, FEDWIRE, SEPA & SWIFT is an advantage
• Experience within FinTech, Payments or Banking preferred, given the nature of the role

Pay range and compensation package

• Hybrid Working (1-2 days in our Paris office)
• Private Healthcare through Entoria
• Company Pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Teleworking allowance