Analyst/Associate, Global Markets Operations

Santander

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Analyst/Associate, Global Markets OperationsCountry: Hong KongRole DescriptionThis is a role within Global Markets Operations based in Hong Kong. The Global Markets Operations department is within the first line of defence and contributes to the success of the Santander Asia through a group of knowledgeable professionals that identify, assess, manage and report risks and controls. In addition, the team’s scope also includes other areas such as facilitating the global markets business and relevant support areas, enabling the achievement of strategic objectives and supporting the Santander Asia corporate goals within agreed risk appetite constraints.
The ideal candidate would be responsible to support APAC regional operations including settlement and regulatory reporting. Occasional rotation may be needed.Key Responsibilities
  • Perform day-to-day settlement operations to ensure timely settlement and the firm’s compliant with regulatory requirements and ratio. To support funding liquidity and daily positions for the branch
  • Resolve any Front-office to Back-office/Nostro breaks
  • Perform day-to-day core operational support functions to Front Office including trade validation of FX/MM/Bonds/OTC Derivatives/Loans
  • Perform daily reconciliation such as deals, funding and account balance
  • Ensure timely matching of FX/MM trades in IntelliMatch and resolve any discrepancies with FO or Counterparties
  • Generate and send ISDA/NAFMII confirmation to clients
  • Liaise with corporate clients to agree on FX/OTC derivative settlement amounts
  • Actively update documentation of Global Markets operation process documents
  • Participate in global/local projects related to operation processes improvements, system migrations
  • Prepare MIS/KPIs for senior management reporting
  • Participant in ad hoc activities/projects as assigned
Requirements1. University degree in relevant subject would be an advantage
2. Requires to rotate and work on Hong Kong holidays and China business weekends
3. Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Global Markets operations
4. Proficiency in SWIFT, RTGS, CLS and other settlement related systems is an advantage
5. Understanding of Global Markets products and processes, treasury operation and operational risk framework. Knowledge on international regulations (Dodd Frank, EMIR, MiFID and HKTR) would be an advantage
6. Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills including written and oral English and Mandarin would be an advantage
7. Proficiency in SWIFT, RTGS, CLS and other settlement related systems is an advantage
8. Proficiency in Macro/VBA is an advantage
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery
10. Strong analytical skills and ability to learn quickly new knowledge such as systems and policies, with good adaptability to constantly changing environment

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