This position is part of the Global Markets Operations team, which operates as the first line of defence within Santander Asia. The team plays a key role in identifying, assessing, managing and reporting risk and controls, supporting the global markets business, and enabling strategic objectives within defined risk limits. The ideal candidate would be responsible to support APAC regional operations including settlement and regulatory reporting. Occasional rotation may be needed.
Key Responsibilities
Perform settlement operations to ensure regulatory compliance and support branch liquidity and daily position management
Resolve any Front-office to Back-office/Nostro breaks
Support Front Office on operational support including trade validation of FX/MM/Bonds/OTC Derivatives/Loans
Perform daily reconciliation such as deals, funding and account balance
Match FX/MM trades in IntelliMatch and resolve mismatches with FO or counterparties.
Prepare ISDA/NAFMII confirmation to clients and liaise with corporate clients on FX/OTC derivative settlement amounts
Actively update documentation of Global Markets operation process documents
Contribute to global/local projects on operation processes improvements and system migrations
Prepare MIS/KPIs for senior management reporting
Participate in ad-hoc activities/projects
Requirements
University degree in relevant subject
Requires work rotation on Hong Kong holidays and China business weekends
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Global Markets operations
Proficiency in SWIFT, RTGS, CLS and other settlement related systems is an advantage
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
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills in written and oral English and Mandarin
Proficiency in Macro/VBA is an advantage
Strong analytical skills and adaptability to new systems, policies and environment
Ability to multitask and prioritize with a proactive and committed work ethics