Settlements Administrator

TL;DR

Settlements Administrator: Processing stock and cash exceptions, completing reconciliations, and ensuring timely settlement of UK and international trades with an accent on accurate audit trails, FCA/CASS compliance, and risk-informed decision-making. Focus on investigating exceptions, liaising with market makers, and maintaining high-quality departmental administration while improving procedures.

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning investment platform providing pensions, ISAs, and investments for customers.

What you will do

• Manage cash and stock exceptions by updating the reconciliations database with standard narratives and maintaining a complete audit trail.
• Ensure timely settlement of UK and international trades and related transactions.
• Liaise with market makers to chase and secure stock for timely delivery.
• Complete daily reconciliation and third-party funding.
• Process departmental administration tasks with a high degree of accuracy and maintain first-line defence against regulatory breaches.
• Challenge and improve policies, processes, and procedures; update and continually review procedures.

Requirements

• Advanced accuracy and strong organisation to complete daily tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to build rapport and stay calm in pressured situations.
• Advanced problem-solving and flexibility to move between tasks at short notice; ability to work unsupervised.
• High PC literacy, including navigating internal systems and creating Excel spreadsheets and formulae.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and associated risks, including FCA rules—particularly CASS rules.
• Understanding of risk management principles and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), plus willingness to complete mandatory training via the training and competence scheme.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace based in Leeds.
• Group Personal Pension Plan: 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), Life Assurance, and Group Income Protection.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Personal & Well-being Fund and staff/retail discounts on investment products and retailers.
• Voluntary Flexible Benefits to tailor benefits to your lifestyle.

Hiring process

• Application review with responses to applicants; if not contacted within 30 days, consider the application unsuccessful.