Analyst Web3 Jobs in Africa

About BCB Group

BCB Group is a leading crypto-dedicated payment services provider, serving many of the industry’s largest clients including Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Gemini, and Kraken. BCB Group provides payment services in over 30 currencies, FX, cryptocurrency liquidity, digital asset custody and BLINC, which is BCB’s free, instant settlements network for the BCB client ecosystem.

Responding to corporate and institutional demand for essential and excellent infrastructure in digital asset markets, BCB Group was created by established thought leaders in finance, regulation and technology. Founded in the UK and developed to encompass key relationships across global financial services communities, BCB Group is well positioned as one of the first multi-jurisdictional regulated cryptocurrency service firms.

The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is growing rapidly, and we want to continue shaping the way the industry progresses. We are looking for talented, motivated and crypto-passionate individuals to join us in ushering in this new financial revolution.

www.bcbgroup.com

The Role

The Trade Settlements Analyst role provides a unique insight into the processes utilised to ensure a quick and seamless settlement of funds - a feature that continues to drive the trading and settlement functions forward and remain as one of the European leaders in the space. The role also provides a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse team within a fast-paced start-up at the forefront of FinTech.

Key responsibilities

Trade Confirmation and Matching:

• Confirm and match FX and crypto trade details with counterparties and internal systems.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in trade confirmations.

Settlement Processing:

• Execute settlement procedures for FX and crypto trades in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor and manage settlement queues, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Making calls to banking partners to chase things up with them.

Reconciliation:

• Conduct daily reconciliation of trade and settlement records to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve reconciliation issues.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of all trade and settlement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding documentation and reporting.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external service providers.
• Provide regular updates on settlement statuses and address inquiries in a timely manner.

Risk Management:

• Identify and escalate any potential risks or issues related to trade settlements.
• End of day checks

Customer Services

• Monitor client channels and respond to queries around trading and settlements in a timely manner.

So, what are we looking for?

If you can demonstrate some of the following experience/skills below, we would love to have a conversation

• Ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously and effectively
• A strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• An understanding of various payments rails such as FPS, CHAPS, SEPA & SWIFT is an advantage but not essential
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Clear communication skills and the ability to effectively build professional relationships

So, what’s in it for you?

Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team.

The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.

At BCB, we believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together, and driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.

• The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry
• You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible
• You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement
• We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper
• 30 days annual leave each year
• 4 days per year to priorities your mental health
• 1 company volunteering day per year
• Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy