Graduate Settlements Officer

Graduate Settlements Officer role in banking focused on processing transactions (FX, payments, trade finance), supporting treasury operations, and handling back-office financial processes with training and career development.

The Access Bank UK Ltd has a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and key global markets including France, Malta, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Joining Access Bank offers unparalleled exposure to international finance, allowing professionals to work closely with diverse teams and markets across continents.

This dynamic environment provides invaluable experience in cross-border banking operations, global trade, and sustainable finance.

The Access Bank UK Ltd is the first bank in London to be awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture.

This means there is a focus on clearly defined set of core values and the Bank encourages a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

The Settlements Officer will be part of a highly effective team and will take an active part in the progression of the Bank as it enters the next stage of growth

Duties:

• Inputting Treasury settlements.

• Processing FX, Money Markets, Securities and Savings products.

• Inputting/processing/authorising payments from a range of business areas including Trade Finance and Investment Operations.

• Processing and maintenance of Trade Finance and Mortgage loans products.

• Dealing with Bank-to-Bank enquiries.

• Providing cash management support to Treasury Front Office.

• Producing and submitting various external reports resulting from the Treasury activity being conducted.

• General database maintenance.

• Carrying out Payment investigations. 

• Providing back-office support and service on banking operations.

About you:

• You will be a recent graduate with a degree in a relevant subject.

• You are a dynamic team player who is adaptable and ready to take on a variety of challenging initiatives.

• You have a genuine interest in Financial Services.

• You are confident working with numbers and have a logical, analytical mindset.

• You are committed to delivering excellence, with exceptional standards of quality and professionalism.

Why choose the Access Bank UK?

We work closely in partnership with BPP and the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) programmes. To further enhance the skill set and talent pool within the Bank, we have also established an internal mentoring programme, supported by external courses, to develop the skills of both mentors and the mentees.

We are guided by our Core Values:

• Excellence

• Innovation

• Passion for Customers

• Professionalism

• Empowered Employees

• Leadership

Our Training Commitment

You will receive training and coaching by working closely with our heads of departments, a designated mentor and buddy from across the business. You will be involved in a variety of learning and development initiatives such as cross department training, soft skills workshops and off-site events.

Benefits 

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years

• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit

• Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service