Settlements Officer

**Settlements Officer**

The Access Bank UK Ltd is the first Bank in London to be awarded **Platinum** status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture.

This means there is a focus on clearly defined set of core values and the Bank encourages a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

**We are looking for**:
A dynamic team worker who is adaptable and prepared to take on challenging and varied initiatives within a rapidly developing business. With an interest in Financial services, you will be confident with numbers and a logical thinker. Working under your own initiative and across a variety of different business areas you will have experience of delivering excellence as part of a multi-functional team whilst maintaining exceptional levels of quality, professionalism and at all times.

The Settlements Officer will be part of a highly effective team and will take an active part in the progression of the Bank as it enters the next stage of growth.

**Duties**:

- Inputting Treasury settlements.
- Processing FX, Money Markets, Securities and Savings products.
- Inputting/processing/authorising payments from a range of business areas including Trade Finance and Investment Operations.
- Processing and maintenance of Trade Finance and Mortgage loans products.
- Dealing with Bank-to-Bank enquiries.
- Providing cash management support to Treasury Front Office.
- Producing and submitting various external reports resulting from the Treasury activity being conducted.
- General database maintenance.
- Carrying out Payment investigations.
- Providing back-office support and service on banking operations.

**Person/Experience required**:

- Educated to degree level
- Relevant experience within an office environment
- Payments experience is preferred, but not essential
- Knowledge of Swift Messaging - MT103 / MT202 would be advantageous, but not essential
- Interest in working in Financial Services
- Experience of working to exacting standards of accuracy.

**Key Skills**
- Good attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Team player, capable of working in a fast-paced pressured environment.
- Ability to build relationships effectively, both in the immediate team and wider business.
- Excellent Communication Skills, with ability to provide exceptional levels of customer service.
- Ability to work under your own initiative and to strict deadlines

**Benefits**
- Hybrid Working
- Bonus Scheme
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mentoring Scheme
- Company Events & Awards
- Discounted Gym Membership
- As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership._