Job Description
Description
As a long-standing FCA regulated FX brokerage with over 15 years of servicing clients, we have recently had a significant investment from two previous directors of an FX firm valued at over £800 million. Following the change in management the business is undergoing a period of rapid change with a focus on hiring top talent across all departments
As a core part of the business, the Treasury Department is responsible for the overall cash management of the Group. The team is central to all activity relating to FX trading and therefore interacts daily with a wide network of departments including Payments, Dealing, Compliance, Risk and Derivatives
We are looking to grow our newly formed team by recruiting a Junior Treasury Analyst. Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the position requires the individual to provide support for several key areas such as cash management, safeguarding and liquidity management
If you are a sharp, numerate individual who enjoys solving puzzles and problems we would like to hear from you! As part of a small highly specialised team there is opportunity for you to make a big impact within the business from day one. Joining VFX during this period of high growth means that you will grow alongside us and maximise your skill set to its full potential
Our main priority will be to focus on your development and if you love a challenge, we promise that your days at VFX will never be boring!
Responsibilities
* Daily Payment Operations Mailbox distribution
* Processing payments using portals including Barclays.net, Barclays File gateway and RBS Bankline
* Investigate all queries relating to inward remittances and outward payments
* Supporting treasury operations to ensure our accounts are funded each day and payments can be processed seamlessly
* Managing late trades to minimise impacts on liquidity
* First-line escalation for all trading queries
* Reconciling all trades booked with blue-chip banking partners
* Supporting the reconciliation of internal broker and treasury accounts
* Liaising with banks regarding any trading and payment issues
Requirements
* Degree educated with a relevant numerical degree (Maths, Finance, Economics)
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
* Keen attention to detail
* Positive attitude, reliable and dependable
* Show initiative, ask questions and be willing to take on new tasks
* Motivated and be able to work independently when required
* Ability to perform under pressure
* Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* We would love if you had 6 to 12 months of experience in FX but this is not mandatory
Benefits
* A competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000, commensurate with experience
* The opportunity to work within an ambitious, founder-led organisation. This will provide the opportunity to shape and develop our business and share in the rewards of its growth.
* Training and development to become a true specialist in your industry. We operate in a culture of continuous learning.
*Please note, we are unfortunately not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role*