Settlements Associate Full Time NEW

Settlements Associate – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Company Overview

Orbian is a rapidly growing financial services firm serving large corporate multinationals and their supply chains worldwide. Orbian offers trade finance and settlement solutions that seek to provide buyers and suppliers of goods and services with a better way of financing and settling trade payables and trade receivables.

Orbian integrated solutions release cash flow into the supply chain and enable businesses – from multinationals to sole proprietorships – to trade on better terms. Orbian is in use on five continents and is well on the way to having its business-to-business finance and settlement solutions, recognized and trusted across the globe.

Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Settlements Manager, the Settlements Associate plays a key role in daily operational processes within the Operations Team – Contact Centre. The role ensures timely, accurate settlement activities, exceptional customer service, and effective collaboration across the business.

Operational Activities

• Perform daily operational tasks, including reviewing batch reports and journal postings in SAP.
• Process customer payments and collections.
• Print and verify SAP payment runs.
• Upload payment files into banking portals.
• Prepare, validate, and distribute funding documentation, including draft and final Servicer Certificates.

Treasury Support

• Provide back‑office support for treasury operations.
• Confirm and verify treasury deals within the IT2 Treasury System.
• Match and reconcile incoming counterparty confirmations.

Rate & Data Management

• Maintain and update daily interest rates and currency rates using Bloomberg data.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into internal systems.
• Ensure that all data is handled securely and in line with ISO standards.

Collaboration & Issue Escalation

• Work proactively with colleagues and support cross‑functional processes in line with the Orbian vision.
• Escalate issues promptly to the Settlements Manager when required.

People, Learning & Development

• Participate in training sessions related to migration frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Share learnings and collaborate with team members to improve processes.
• Take ownership of personal development and seek opportunities to build deeper migration expertise.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in financial services.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience working with confidential information, demonstrating discretion and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced environment with fluctuating workloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Educated to A‑Level or equivalent.

Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and structure workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, professional telephone manner, and a positive attitude.
• Analytical approach to administrative processes, with the ability to identify improvements.
• Sound decision‑making skills appropriate to the level of responsibility.
• Experience with payment processing and banking platforms.
• SAP or similar ERP system experience.

Additional Information

• Work on UK bank holidays may be required, with overtime compensation.
• Occasional flexibility may be needed in line with customer and operational demands.