You will be working with the FX & Liquidity Manager to monitor the in-country domestic bank accounts, ensuring there will be enough funding for the upcoming payments, and booking foreign exchange spot trades where required.  You will also be responsible for applying incoming client funds to their accounts with us.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·        Monitoring in-country liquidity accounts, ensuring sufficient funding for upcoming payouts

·        The daily processing of Vitesse liquidity payments across global banking network

·        Posting trade details and liquidity payments within the core processing system

·        Execution of FX spot deals with various counterparties

·        Ad hoc execution of OTC trades

·        Assisting the FX & Liquidity Manager in monitoring FX exposure

·        Monitoring and reporting on upcoming client trades 

·        Performing internal reconciliations 

·        Application of client funds to accounts in a timely manner

·        Assisting the other teams within the operations team with any ad hoc tasks

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

 

This role would suit someone with experience in settlements and fast paced operations. The candidate must be a self-starter and have a resilient mindset with a passion for improving processes. Any experience with the building and deployment of 1st line controls would be advantageous.

 

Requirements

·        2 years professional experience gained within Financial Services - preference for backgrounds in a dealing or treasury function, or settlements.

·        FX experience gained from a back / middle office preferred

·        Awareness of 1st line controls

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally

·        Attention to detail and accuracy

·        Sense of urgency

·        Strong analytical skills

·        Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment

·        Confidence to work independently but also as part of the wider Operations team

·        Strong Excel skills

·        Organisational skills

·        Problem analysis and solving skills

 

Benefits

• 25 days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays 
• Hybrid working arrangements. 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Enhanced Parental leave.  

• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Private Medical Insurance through AXA
• Access to Oliva our Mental Health Therapy partners
• Discounted Gym membership  
• Financial Coaching with Octopus Wealth 

• 2 days of volunteering leave per year 
• Sabbatical after 5 years' service  
• Ongoing Learning and Development to support you reach your career goals. 

We understand that everyone has their own work rhythm, and we believe in a flexible working schedule that supports a healthy work/life balance. We offer a hybrid work approach with 2 days in the office.

About us

We are Vitesse - the treasury & payment provider of choice for the insurance market.

Formed in 2014 by a team of proven FinTech entrepreneurs, we are an FCA regulated payments business that is driven to be the payment partner of choice for the insurance market, by providing global payment services and treasury optimisation.  Operating one of the largest domestic banking and payment settlement networks in the world, we give our customers direct access to more than 170 countries and territories, covering over 110 currencies. Through a single integration, insurers can use this network to pay claims in as fast as 45 seconds, delivering a better customer experience to their claimants.  Our market-leading treasury optimisation service brings complete control and transparency to insurers and allows them to have their money in the right place, at the right time, to make that all important payment - fast, and when their customers need it most. 

With now over 160 employees across Europe and our London headquarters, $26m series B funding in 2022 in the bag and approaching £8bn in processed transactions, we are only just getting started. 

Partnering with some of the biggest insurance leaders including Lloyd's of London and Many Pets, we take huge pride in our company culture, ensuring that everyone has a part to play, an opportunity to be heard, be involved, and the ability to make a real difference. 

As we continue to scale up, we want like-minded humans to join us on this exciting journey.  Are you ready?

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that enables everyone to perform at their best, where we recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and where there is an 

unbiased acceptance of others. Our policies and practices aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of Unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.