Junior Settlement Claims Officer
Axians Portugal
JUNIOR SETTLEMENT CLAIMS OFFICER
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Junior Settlement Claims Officer responsible for ensuring the integrity and completeness of the detection, payment, and receipt of interest resulting from late settlements. This role covers a wide range of financial products, including Forex, Money Market, Equities, Bonds, and Equity Derivatives, contributing to the accuracy of settlement processes and the reduction of operational risk.
What You Will Do On a Daily Basis
- Integrate, verify, and detect claims files opened following late settlement events.
- Book claims received from and paid to external counterparties, ensuring first-level validation of their legitimacy.
- Prepare and send claim letters to counterparties and actively follow up to ensure timely payment.
- Interact daily with Back Offices and counterparties to monitor claim progress and accelerate file closure.
- Generate SWIFT payments and monitor cash breaks.
- Assess and impact interest claims on trading portfolios.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and contribute to operational risk reduction.
- Formalize procedures and maintain operational documentation and guides.
- Strong analytical skills within accounting and finance environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Client-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Attention to detail and commitment to process accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Up to 2 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.
- Knowledge of financial products such as Forex, Money Market, Equities, Bonds, or Derivatives is valued.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Stable professional career
Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.
Prospects for career advancement
You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360° evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.
Work Life Balance
By collaborating with Axians, you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.
Attractive, Evolving Compensation
When working with Axians, you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).
Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.
Join Axians
At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected].