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Operations Officer

12/12/2024
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Deadline date:
£35000 - £45000 / year

Job Description

  • Gain broad exposure to multiple banking products and functions
  • This role offers extensive career development opportunities

About Our Client

The client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong presence in London, offering comprehensive banking services and fostering a collaborative, development-focused environment.

Job Description

The Operations Officer will be responsible for:

  • Oversee transaction flows for treasury products, including FX/MM, derivatives, bonds, and securities.
  • Support payment processing, syndicated loan administration, and trade finance activities.
  • Conduct due diligence on trade finance transactions, including sanctions and compliance checks.
  • Generate and monitor SWIFT messages (MT1xx, MT2xx, MT3xx).
  • Handle reconciliation processes and manage collateral operations.
  • Ensure compliance with MiFID II and EMIR transaction reporting requirements.
  • Maintain static data, including client and account setup.
  • Produce management information reports and support ad-hoc operational tasks.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Operations Officer candidate will have:

  • At least three years of Treasury Operations experience in the UK or global markets.
  • Strong attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to tasks.
  • Confidence in client-facing interactions and excellent communication skills.
  • A methodical, self-motivated mindset with a strong desire to learn and develop.
  • Competency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Mandarin language skills at a business level (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer

The client provides a robust career progression pathway, hands-on training, and support for skill development across banking operations, compliance, and regulatory reporting. This is a unique opportunity to enhance expertise in a dynamic and supportive professional environment based in the City of London.