Description
Role: Administrator - Settlements
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 months (With a possibility to extend)
Rate: Competitive
Industry: Banking
We are currently looking for a Settlements Administrator to join our large Global Banking client based in Edinburgh. We would be looking to hear from individuals who are recent graduates, or have a background in Data Processing and Verification, Customer service, reconciliations, administration or financial services.
Technical Skills, Knowledge, Systems Knowledge:
The Senior Administrator must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to question areas about which they feel they do not possess a full understanding. Although directly accountable to the Team Manager the Senior Administrator will be expected to demonstrate initiative in the organisation and prioritisation of their day to day tasks whilst taking into account strict deadlines.
The candidate will be expected to display a commitment to the development of both themselves and the team. Computer literacy together with a working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Excel/Word/Outlook (or Lotus Notes) is an essential skill set for this role. The candidate should have experience in a bank or similar financial institution, which would ideally have been spent gaining active, practical experience in a similar role.
Job Purpose:
The main responsibilities are to ensure all of the deals placed are paid out/paid for within the regulatory timescales. They will be responsible for producing statistics which enable job measurement within the area.
Responsibilities:
The Administrator will be responsible for the preparation and production of settlement activities, this will include but will not be restricted to:
*Preparation and production of settlement payments, in electronic and manual formats as required
*All deals requiring settlement are undertaken in accordance with regulatory time-frames.
*Ensure all work is undertaken accurately, timely and in accordance with regulatory and service level requirements
*Investigate and resolve any queries arising, professionally and in a accurate and timely manner
*To train new members of the team.
*Assist the Manager with any ad-hoc tasks.
Generic Staff Responsibilities:
*Comply with all corporate policies and procedures within the department.
*Alert management immediately of any significant changes to business risk, internal controls effectiveness or any other issue impacting Business as usual processes.
*Notify management and/or Compliance immediately of any regulatory breach.
*Comply with health and safety policies and procedures operating within the business.
*Display a commitment to the development of both themselves and the team.
*Demonstrate the shared values of the organization (Client Focus, Trust, Teamwork, Out-performance) and the application of TCF
*Employees may be required to perform additional duties and other functions within their employing company or within the business group as the employing company may require from time to time.
Competencies:
*Communication
*Client Focus
*Adaptability
*Managing Risk and Compliance
*Accuracy and Attention to Detail
*Planning and Organisation
*Dependability
*Technical Expertise
Hy-phen Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.