Cash Payments & Settlements Officer

FNZ provides an opportunity to gain unparalleled experience working for an organisation with a unique combination of both retail technology and financial services at one of the fastest and most successful companies in the global FinTech sector.

Working within the FNZ Investment Operations Function you will be responsible for the processing and settlement of all financial transactions made by FNZ’s clients. The team is also tasked with processing corporate distributions and dividends, reconciling client positions, and identifying and resolving fund issues. You will have the opportunity to work within different teams helping you to develop and gain all the skills and knowledge you need to progress in your career.

The Cash Payments & Settlements Officer is responsible for settling trades with external fund managers and FNZ (SA) Ltd’s clients, ensuring that all funds are transferred to Client accounts in a timely manner.

Team Responsibilities:

• To settle all trades, rebates or distributions in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure that all debtor and creditor positions are chased and accurate.

Specific Role Responsibilities:

• To settle all trades rebates or distributions in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure that all debtor and creditor positions are chased and accurate.
• Generate and monitor FSA Client Money Calculations for FNZ (SA) and its clients
• Manage and maintain the open items for each client to ensure that control accounts are cleared down daily
• Monitor and complete payroll with regards to drawdown payments on clients that we own this process for
• Provide support and advice with regards to more complex issues

What we are looking for:

• Degree educated in a relevant subject
• Experience of delivering an excellent level of service to customers - e.g., in a retail or contact centre environment
• Experience in using Excel for data analysis
• The ability to work accurately and to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of banking and Financial Services (desirable)
• Able to demonstrate understanding of FCA regulations (desirable)
• Reconciliations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
• Strong knowledge of Unit Trust / LISP environment.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role.

What will you need to succeed at FNZ?

• A 'can-do', adaptable approach. FNZ moves fast – you will need to be willing to learn new things quickly
• You will be a self-starter
• High level problem solving and quantitative reasoning
• Work well in a team and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail

What we offer:

• Be part of a successful company that continues to grow and expand into new markets
• Remuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority
• Unique exposure to UK markets and a broad range of investment products
• Global career opportunities
• Friendly, open and motivating work environment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully paid private health and life insurance plus other add on benefits
• Fully paid training & development opportunities