Settlements Intern

At Kantox, we are looking for a Settlements intern to join our Operations team and gain hands-on experience in the core operational processes of a leading fintech company.

About the team

At Kantox, our mission is to help companies manage foreign exchange risk in a scalable and automated way. The Settlements team plays a vital role in achieving this by ensuring that every transaction is executed on time, accurately, and in close coordination with both internal teams and external banking partners.

As the final step in the FX transaction lifecycle, we are responsible for ensuring that funds reach the right destination without delays or errors. Our work directly impacts the efficiency of our operations and the satisfaction of our clients. A key part of this role is also maintaining strong relationships with our liquidity providers (LPs) to ensure a smooth and timely resolution of any settlement-related issues.

Your mission within Kantox

• Execute and validate FX settlements across multiple currencies
• Investigate and resolve payment issues with banks and partners
• Support daily reconciliations and monitor cash flows
• Collaborate with Cash Management on liquidity and funding
• Assist in automation and reporting initiatives
• Identify and escalate critical issues when needed
  

In this position, you will interact with the following departments:

• Client Transaction Services
• Cash Management & Settlements
• Customer Success
• Finance
• Compliance & Risk
• Technology

Who you are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or student in Finance, Economics or similar
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-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

• 2 days of vacations per month

• 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 an 200-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.