Operations Officer
- Contract: 6-month term
- Day rate: £425, Umbrella
- Location: Liverpool Street, London
- Job Type: Hybrid (3 days a week in-office)
- Language Requirement: English speaking, fluency in French desirable
A prestigious financial institution is seeking an Operations Officer for an initial 6-month contract. The role offers hybrid working with a base near Liverpool Street. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for a wide range of Back-Office processes and controls, including the administration of databases for various financial transactions.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Process deal tickets, confirmations, and associated payments.
- Handle Treasury instruments in the Bank's core system, Calypso, including Money Market loans and deposits, Foreign Exchange, and Interest Rate Swaps.
- Process ALM trades and Home Loans and Public Sector instruments in Calypso.
- Support Front Office with documentation of intragroup deals.
- Verify counterpart confirmations, investigate discrepancies, and manage CTM confirmations.
- Monitor all payment advices sent via the Swift system, ensuring cut-off times are respected and funds are received.
- Prepare Certificate of Deposit instructions and manage settlements.
- Reconcile and process broker invoices.
- Manage corporate actions on Euroclear Connect.
- Calculate ALM Desk funding requirements and input related trades.
- Manage cash for the Branch Nostro and internal accounts.
- Reconcile the Bank's Nostro accounts.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role within Back Office operations.
- Treasury experience
- Proficiency in financial products such as Bonds, Loans, and Derivatives.
- Familiarity with financial processes supporting fund-raising activities.
- Strong knowledge of the Bank's core system, Calypso.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex transactions.
- Strong communication skills in both French and English.
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
- Exposure to a global banking environment.
- Opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in financial operations.
Please submit a covering letter specifically stating your back-office experience and swift payment experience along with your application apply for the Operations Officer position.