Operations Officer

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.