Analyst, Global Markets Operations

Analyst, Global Markets Operations

Country: Hong Kong

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 3-5 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.