A prominent Payments and FX firm located in London's vibrant West End is currently in search of a Reconciliation Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate must possess a thorough understanding of traditional asset class trade lifecycles and reconciliation processes.

Position: Reconciliation Manager

Location: West End, London, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Validate and configure reconciliation processes
• Lead the daily reconciliation of cash and trade transactions
• Promptly resolve any reconciliation discrepancies
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on reconciliation requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with departments to address discrepancies or issues
• Generate regular reports on reconciliation activities
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of analyst-level staff, including coaching and goal setting
• Engage with software vendors and IT to resolve system issues or enhance functionality
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure reconciliation policies adhere to legal/regulatory requirements
• Support the identification and management of service-affecting incidents

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of reconciliations experience in cash or securities trading
• Familiarity with Safeguarding/CASS and broader regulatory frameworks
• Experience in software/platform implementation is advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel and data management
• Strong analytical skills with independent thinking capabilities
• Willingness to learn and develop key competencies