Monitoring trades awaiting balance and other open positions – liaising with clients on settlements and close outs.
Performing trades when requested by client or when client is in default (principally close-outs, rollovers and top-ups)
Dealing with any issues arising from currency conversions.
Managing debtors – authorizing write-offs where collection is unlikely or the debt is uneconomic to pursue. Referring other cases to solicitors and liaising on recovery action.
Carrying out credit reviews for corporate clients and setting security payment terms in line with the credit policy, escalating to adequate tiers where applicable.
Identifying any credit policy breaches and reporting to senior management where appropriate.
Management Reporting – reporting on open positions, company exposure, product profitability, etc.
Financial systems – monitoring changes to the in-house systems to ensure that there is no negative impact on existing functions. Reviewing processes and systems to improve efficiency
Chase Dealing desks and/or call clients who are required to make settlements or place deposits with the business.
Set security payment terms for clients.
Escalate credit sign offs to upper tiers if outside authority limits.
Monitor clients who have special security payment terms for call levels.
Evaluate when to chase clients for variation security payments.
Contact clients regarding late settlement or those who have requested to close out and explain the process and their options.
Make decisions to write off debtor balances where collection is unlikely in line with policy and refer debtor cases to Collection Agencies, including managing preparation for court cases.
Prepare and distribute the necessary MI.
Deal with issues arising from currency conversions and correspond with the client and their bank if required.
Speak to Dealers regarding any credit policy breaches and make sure they produce an incident report. Follow up with Senior Management if required.
Requirements
At least 1 year’s settlements or client facing experience
Self-driven with the ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and passion to succeed
Time management skills and ability to organize workload
Can keep calm under pressure and manage expectations of internal and external customers.