Settlements Payments Manager

TL;DR

Settlements Payments Manager: Leading the payments function for a global financial brokerage, ensuring accurate and timely processing of client transactions with an accent on compliance controls, PSP/banking relationships, and operational efficiency. Focus on driving process improvements, implementing automation initiatives, and managing a team of senior analysts and team leads.

Location: Must have appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting, with offices in six regions and a focus on advanced trading technology.

What you will do

• Lead the payments function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of client deposits and withdrawals.
• Enforce internal controls, AML checks, and compliance procedures to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Manage escalation of complex payment issues and drive process improvements, including automation.
• Lead initiatives to implement robotic process automation (RPA), system integrations, and workflow optimization.
• Lead and manage a team of Senior Analysts and Team Leads, overseeing workloads and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Risk, Compliance, Product, IT) on system upgrades and new payment methods.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of proven experience leading end-to-end payments operations, including deposits, withdrawals, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage PSP and banking relationships.
• Experience handling escalations, high-value transactions, and complex payment investigations.
• Track record of driving process improvements and implementing automation initiatives (e.g., RPA, workflow optimization).
• Proven leadership experience managing senior analysts and team leads, including workload planning and performance management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and attractive compensation package.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including professional training and certifications.
• 21 annual leave days, 5 paid study leave days, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
• Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour)
• Stage 3: Final Interview (1 hour)