Operations Executive

We are Vitesse – the treasury and payment partner of choice for insurance.

Formed in 2014 by a team of proven FinTech entrepreneurs, we are an FCA regulated payments business that is driven to be the payment partner of choice for the insurance market, by providing global payment services and treasury optimisation.  Operating one of the largest domestic banking and payment settlement networks in the world, we give our customers direct access to more than 200 countries and currencies. Through a single integration, insurers can use this network to pay claims in as fast as 45 seconds, delivering a better customer experience to their claimants.  Our market-leading treasury optimisation service brings complete control and transparency to insurers and allows them to have their money in the right place, at the right time, to make that all important payment - fast, and when their customers need it most. 

We are collaborative, customer centric and work with integrity, whilst partnering with some of the biggest insurance leaders including Lloyd’s of London and Many Pets. We take huge pride in our company culture, ensuring that everyone has a part to play, an opportunity to be heard, be involved, and the ability to make a real difference.  

As we continue to scale up, we want like-minded humans to join us on this exciting journey.  Are you ready? 

About the Role

We are looking for an Operations Executive who embodies exceptional interpersonal skills, exudes professionalism, and maintains a positive "can-do" attitude. The ideal candidate is characterized by a friendly and approachable demeanor with exceptional attention to detail. A commitment to continuous learning and development is paramount, with a mindset that views each interaction as an opportunity for growth. This role is tailored for someone eager to expand their skillset and contribute to a dynamic team environment. As an Operations Executive, the ability to adapt, empathize, and problem-solve will be key in ensuring a seamless and delightful customer experience.

You will be working with the local Operations Manager and be responsible for the processing of payments, ensuring they are made within scheduled time frames, and are expected to collaborate with stakeholders in making process improvements or enhancements to the customer journey.
 

Responsibilities:

• Process daily payments via Vitesse’s inhouse systems & external banking partners 
• Ensure all payments tasks are completed accurately and within a timely manner
• Continuously develop understanding of payment, settlement and system workflows, acting as a subject matter expert making sure adequate documentation is in place and remain up to date 
• Identify improvements and suggest solutions for the operations system and workflow and communicating those to the local Operations Manager 
• Support product and tech teams to address issues during development /testing phases 
• Help build and maintain the reputation of Operations 
• Identify non-standard payments and account behaviour and finding short/long term solutions 
• Develop subject matter expertise of Vitesse’s end-to-end payment flow through system and payout routes 
• Conduct daily checks on processes and escalate when required 
•  Work closely with Operational Control teams to ensure prompt closure or escalation of exceptions 
• Pro-actively engage support, service, and commercial teams for processing issues with client impact 

Requirements

This role would suit someone with experience in payment operations or treasury-based role.

Skills

•  2-5 years of professional experience within Financial Services – strong preference for backgrounds in a treasury or payments function
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Sense of urgency
• Strong analytical skills
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to work independently but also as part of the wider Operations team
• Strong Excel skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem analysis and solving skills

Benefits

What We Offer:  

·        2 days of volunteering leave

·        Recruitment referral fees of $1,000

·        Medical Insurance

·        Basic life & AD&D insurance

·        Access to our mental health therapy partner Oliva wellbeing platform.

·        Sabbatical – after 5 years

·        Addition day’s annual leave

·        Sick Leave – 5 days

·        Annual leave – 20 days

·        Maternity leave

·        Paternity leave

·        Voluntary Critical Illness and accident Insurance (employee paid)

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Ongoing learning & development

·        Commuter Benefits

 We offer a hybrid work approach with 3 days in the office. 

Salary range for the role is between $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that enables everyone to perform at their  best, where we recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and where there is an   unbiased acceptance of others. Our policies and practices aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of Unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.