DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced, highly analytical, and detail-oriented Payments and Settlements Analyst to join our dynamic Payments team. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in payment operations, a strong understanding of settlement processes across multiple financial instruments and jurisdictions, and a keen eye for control and operational risk.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in a payments, settlements, treasury, or financial operations role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other software applications.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Attention to details and accuracy in all work activities.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of payment processing systems

• Raising payments across multiple entities using a TMS system and online banking portals, whilst ensuring all payments are accurately raised and released in a timely manner.
• Monitor, reconcile, and validate payment flows daily to ensure all transactions are processed accurately and exceptions are proactively identified and resolved.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payments, settlements, resolve any queries, i.e. Recalls, Tracers and Rejections both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth payment process.
• Analyse payment data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Building and maintaining macro and other excel spreadsheets for reconciliations.
• Act as the key contact for payments and develop good working relationships with internal and stakeholders.
• To ensure that LMAX’s principles and controls for risk management, TCF and CASS are adhered to and highlight any potential/risks of breaches.
• Working with Broker Operations teams to ensure all client related queries are dealt thoroughly and providing cover as required.
• Maintaining through regular updates a sound understanding of the risks and controls associated with their role and subsequently utilising this knowledge to follow and enforce all agreed procedures to ensure risks are minimised across the payment processes and within the team.
• Work covering Monday to Friday with occasion weekend on-call and UK bank holiday work.
• Support ad hoc tasks and operational projects as directed by the team lead or management