TL;DR
Settlements Payments Team Leader (Fintech): Leading a team to ensure operational excellence and process improvements in payments for a global brokerage, with an accent on SLA adherence, quality standards, and driving new initiatives. Focus on managing workload, developing team competencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to streamline workflows in the forex/fintech industry.
Location: Must have appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.
Company
Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting services.
What you will do
- Lead the team to achieve operational excellence and SLA adherence.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-priority issues.
- Monitor individual and team SLA performance and quality standards.
- Manage workload distribution, shift schedules, and team capacity, including developing staff competencies.
- Report key operational metrics and performance to management.
- Drive new initiatives and projects to enhance processes and efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and streamline workflows.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in payments, preferably in forex or fintech industry.
- 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
- Strong understanding of payment systems and cross-border transactions.
- Willingness to work night shifts.
- Strong team leadership and people management skills.
- Must have appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.
Culture & Benefits
- Competitive and attractive compensation.
- Extensive learning opportunities, including professional training and certifications.
- 21 annual leave days, 5 paid study leave days, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
- Health Insurance.
- Workplace fostering fairness, respect, belonging, and equal opportunities.
Hiring process
- Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
- Hiring Manager Interview (60 minutes)
- Final Interview (45 minutes)
