Luxembourg Job Openings

Svenska Handelsbanken AB

Senior Settlement and Payment Specialist

FULL TIME

October 2, 2024

  • Application Deadline: Oct. 16, 2024
  • Luxembourg
  • On-site
Job Description
The Job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Operations Team in the Luxembourg Branch.
Handelsbanken started its activities in Luxembourg in 1978 and is part of Handelsbanken Global Banking. We support the Bank’s customers in the core markets with their international business. The Branch's main business is Private banking and Mortgage lending in Spain, Portugal and France.
We are looking for an experienced Settlement and Payment Specialist who is passionate about providing first class service to our customers as well as building lasting relationships with internal departments. This role will report in to the Head of Operations, Luxembourg.
The role requires extensive experience with payments, including FX trades and clearing and settlement of securities.
The main responsibilities will be the following:
  • Work with the daily clearing and settlements
  • Handling and booking FX trades
  • Recurring reconciliations
  • Booking of payments
  • Provide support to the Private Banking and Mortgage departments
  • Control and follow up on pending items
  • Contact for internal and external departments / counterparties
  • Working with corporate actions
  • Opportunity to be in charge of long term projects
Skills & Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills in English, (French and/or Swedish is a bonus) and have the ability to interact successfully with a diverse range of colleagues, both in Luxembourg and through regular contact with the support teams based in Stockholm.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
  • Proven experience in a similar Back Office / Operations environment including experience of FX
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team in a multi-cultural environment
  • A willingness to get involved in an array of different tasks
  • Good social skills and ability to interact with other departments to find the best solutions for the customer
  • Computer and software skills (Swift system, Excel,etc.)
  • Takes responsibility for own development and on the job learning
  • Deep knowledge of and passion for banking / financial services products and services
  • An interest in and knowledge of existing and upcoming regulations
  • Observe proper standards of market conduct
  • Knowledge of securities, operational processes and operational risks linked to securities
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Desire to support and contribute to the development of the team around them
  • Able to envisage and suggest efficiencies and process adjustments to ensure smooth and robust procedures within the department
The position offers a great opportunity to develop in an international environment and to build-up a strong network of contacts. As we are a small branch, this position provides exposure to and the opportunity to learn a range of operations and general banking activities.


About the company
You are given great personal responsibility and the possibility to influence your own and the Bank’s future development. Our various perspectives, insights and innovative ideas are the foundation for how we continue to build the Bank for the future. For us, continual progress is everything, and when you evolve, so does the Bank.
Our idea of running a bank is based on trust and respect for the individual. Our values and strong corporate culture are vital to our success and guide us in how we achieve our goals, co-operate, and support each other. Through a strong local presence, a decentralised way of working, and a long-term perspective, we create sustainable relationships that last through all the stages of life. To us at Handelsbanken, everyone is important. We come from different places with different backgrounds, experience and education. Together, we are Handelsbanken.


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TOM One of the world’s strongest banks
TOM All business starts with the customer
TOM Decentralised working method based on trust in and respect for the individual
TOM Nationwide branch network in our home markets
TOM High ambitions regarding sustainability
Meetings between people We work together towards shared goals, show consideration, and are committed to long-term personal relationships with our customers.
TOM The Group has just over 11,000 employees. 43% of all managers are women
TOM Higher profitability than the average of peer banks

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