Back Office Specialist

At Kantox we are looking for a specialist to join the Back Office team within our Operations (Ops) department.

This Back Office Specialist will form a part of our dynamic Operations Team that provides a best in class experience to our clients by processing FX trades,settlements and payments in the most efficient way. Working side by side with other departments on multiple improvement projects and helping to reconcile and report our accounts to the Finance department.

About the team

The Operations (Ops) Team is core to the functioning of Kantox - it is at the centre of daily FX trading and payment operations, as well as client transactional support interactions.

We are a group of people with an international mindset - curious, explorative and open-minded. We enjoy leaving our comfort-zone to reach new heights and push 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…

Meet the team

• Roberts Paze - BO Manager
• Rihards Puikevics - Senior BO Specialist
• Eduardo Senar Tognetta - Senior BO Specialist
• Lucila Martinez Barbosa - BO Specialist
• Kennedy Chagua Espinoza - BO Specialist ()
• Veronica Lucchetti - BO Intern

Your mission within Kantox

• Processing incoming and outgoing transactions, performing daily reconciliations of our accounts, ensuring payments are transmitted on required deadlines.
• Assisting with bank enquiries and working closely with our bank partners to resolve settlement queries and other banking issues.
• Working with our customer support team to resolve payment related issues, as well as reconciling accounts on the daily or monthly basis.
• Collaborating with other departments such as our Technology team on automation initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintaining organised records and compiling data to assist in ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Supporting ad hoc finance projects.

The Back Office (Ops) team interacts with the following departments:

• Middle Office (Ops)
• Customer success
• Finance
• Compliance & Risk
• Technology

Who you are

• A relevant Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or similar.
• Accounts reconciliation experience.
• General interest and enthusiasm for financial markets.
• An understanding of FX basics (swap points, delta, forwards).
• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a Back Office or Treasury / Financial Accounting department.
• Advanced experience in MS Excel
• Knowledge of banking instruments, products and procedures is a plus.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging system is considered as plus

Furthermore, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Fluent English language skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines, managing multiple tasks and prioritising deliverables.
• Innovative mindset.
• Critical thinker, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• 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."

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Sponsored learning budget
• Free Spanish, English and French lessons
• Flexible working hours and intensive Friday schedule
• 29 days of annual vacation
• Gym discounts and free sport activities
• Hybrid work model
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Pizza Fridays
• Modern office environment with 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 FX processes and leverage currencies for growth.

We are a 170-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.