Operations Associate – 3 Month FTC

Salary: £26,400 – £30,000 per year

Our client, an international bank based in London, is looking for an Operations Associate to join their team in London.

The main purpose of the role is to carry out day to day operations activities including settlement, payment and transaction booking, record keeping and other back office functions, supporting Treasury, Trade Finance, Personal and Business Banking and Corporate Banking areas

Responsibilities:
Ensure timely execution of all transactions and payments using SWIFT and online payment systems
Client issue solution
Recording of daily Operations Metrics data
Ensure all instructions are managed within the laid down risk and counterparty limits
Create and maintain the Bank’s system static data (Clients, Accounts, BIC Codes etc.)
Comply with the laid down systems, controls, policies and procedures in the related areas
Maintain proper records and produce appropriate management reports when required
Reconciliation of the bank’s Nostro accounts
Liaising with banks to resolve queries
Internet Banking internal and external support
Any other work allocated by the Manager of Operations

Skills and knowledge:
At least 3 years of proven working experience in banking operations/back office areas
Ability to process financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
Knowledge of SWIFT is critical (preferably using SWIFT Alliance)
Strong time management and communications skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Good IT skills including MS Word and Excel
High level knowledge of IT infrastructure would be an advantage