Settlements Intern

At Kantox, we are looking for a Settlements Intern to join our Operations team and play a hands-on role in one of the most critical functions of our business. You will be at the heart of our daily FX and payment operations, processing transactions, resolving banking queries, and supporting our shift toward a Tech-First Ops model. This is not a passive internship. You will be expected to manage real operational workflows while actively contributing to the automation initiatives that are shaping the future of our department.

About the team

The Operations Team is the engine of Kantox. We process FX trades and payments for global clients. We are currently shifting from manual workflows to a "Tech-First" Ops model. We need an intern who can manage daily payments while building the automation that scales our department.

We are a group of people with an international mindset - curious and open-minded. We enjoy leaving our comfort-zone and pushing each other to bring out the best in ourselves. If you like a growth opportunity in a dynamic environment and look forward to challenging yourself, keep reading...

Your mission within Kantox

• Processing incoming and outgoing transactions and ensuring payments are released and processed without delays for our client.

• Assisting with bank enquiries and working closely with our banking partners to resolve settlement queries and other payment processing issues.

• Assist with Kantox collateral exposure and our clients margin call processing

• Recognize manual tasks and help turn them into automated, scalable workflows.

• Maintaining organised records and compiling data to assist in ad-hoc reporting requests.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or similar
• General interest and enthusiasm for financial markets and banking systems
• Basic financial and operational risk management knowledge
• Experience with Technical Toolkit is considered a huge plus - (Python, Power BI, advanced Excel knowledge, familiarity with different AI tools etc.)

Furthermore, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Fluent English language skills;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines, managing multiple tasks and prioritising deliverables
• Critical thinker, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Good communication and organisational skills with stakeholder management

• Proactive and self-starting approach
• Result and quality-oriented

Our Culture

• An environment of innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback.

• A diverse and multicultural team made up of over 40 different nationalities.

• Grow your role and build your career with our learning and development opportunities. 

• A collaborative, inclusive culture of sharing and teamwork. Build connections for life.

• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
  

Some testimonials: “The culture and the people at Kantox make me want to recommend Kantox as a place to work. There is a good balance between learning and growing, and support from fellow team members. I feel like the people are very welcoming and make Kantox an easy place to feel at home."

Benefits

• Internship allowance
• Free Spanish, English, and French lessons
• Flexible working hours + short Fridays
• Hybrid work model
• 29 days of annual vacations
• Free sports activities
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Pizza Fridays
• Beautiful office with incredible 360-degree views of Barcelona

About Kantox

Kantox is a leading fintech company developing sophisticated Currency Management Automation software solutions that help companies to automate their foreign exchange processes and leverage currencies for growth

We are a 250-person strong team, split between London and Barcelona. So far, we’ve raised over €30 million and became profitable in 2018. Thanks to our clients, we continue to grow at a fast pace. Over 6500 clients in 74 countries have already exchanged more than USD $15 billion with us! 

In October 2022, BNP Paribas signed an agreement for the acquisition of Kantox. Kantox will continue to operate as an independent company, now with the experience and market power of BNP Paribas behind it. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kantox is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Kantox employee. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage all applicants regardless of race, religion, or belief (if any), colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, or disability status.