Wholesale Banking Settlements Officer (12 month maternity leave contract)

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Detail information about job Wholesale Banking Settlements Officer (12 month maternity leave contract). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Major International Bank
• Leading Corporate and Institutional Clients
• Team environment

SMBC is a major international bank, and the Australian operation has enjoyed strong revenue and asset growth with corporate and institutional clients.

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced candidate to join our Settlements and Deposits department on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Settlements and Deposits, this position will be responsible for the accurate and timely settlement of financial products payments including but not limited to:

• handling Foreign Exchange and Money Market Settlements including 11AM Lending & Borrowing, Term Deposits, and all other payment and settlement of financial products transactions
• maintaining daily and forward cash positions (AUD and foreign currency), including reconciling with the dealers’ records to ensure accurate reporting of money market transactions for SMBC booked deals
• ensuring all payments are sent and settled on a timely basis, observing the established cut-off times for the relevant currencies and locations
• inputting and checking data entry of deals, exchange/base rates and batch entries
• carrying out phone confirmation of daily payments with SMBC’s corporate clients
• providing high level customer service with external corporate clients, other market participants and internal stakeholders in order to settle transactions in a timely and efficient manner

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Settlements/Back Office Treasury operations in a bank
• hands-on experience in using systems such as SWIFT, EXIGO and RITS or similar settlements systems is essential
• a good understanding and appreciation of Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) and how it relates to the Settlements/Back Office Treasury operations
• a good understanding of financial products and be able to work within strict deadlines

Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail with good time management skills are a must for this position. You will enjoy working in a team environment where you will be able to work independently but at the same time be a supportive team player.

If you wish to apply for this position, please follow the prompts below or apply in confidence via e-mail at [email protected].