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Posted 11 August, 2026

Operations Officer

SGM-FX Ltd
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Operations Officer:

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Varied Back Office role combining settlements, payments, and reconciliations.

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Job Role:

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  • Check and maintain client and company accounts
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  • Check funds coming in from clients
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  • Set up payment sheets and make payments to the broker
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  • Ensure source of funds have been approved by compliance
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  • Chase for funds not received from the client and keep track of debts
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  • Reconcile client and company accounts on Xero and spreadsheets
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  • Update and maintain the Margin Report, Unpaid Monies Report and Open Case Report
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  • Check source of funds has been approved by compliance
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  • Authorise payments
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  • Obtain copies of SWIFT messages for both incoming and outgoing payments
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  • Keep a log of funds transferred between companies
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  • Control and reconciliation of returned currency from broker
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  • Ensure any 3rd party payments have been approved by Compliance
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  • Set up & make payments to the Client
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  • Update Xero & in-house online trade platform
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  • Chase for client payment details and adding them to the in-house trade platform
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  • Check broker recaps
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  • Check that 3rd party payments have been approved by compliance
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  • Any ad-hoc duties relating to the smooth running of the department.
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Requirements:

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  • Looking for a multi-tasker that can prioritise work accurately and efficiently.
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  • Ability to work in a fast-paced small department
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  • Ability to work within a team but also with own job responsibilities.
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  • Excel (good knowledge)
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  • Accounts knowledge would be an advantage.
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