Senior Analyst - Settlement Operations (Philippines)

Role Overview:

The role of the Senior Operations Analyst is to ensure the timely and accurate settlements of cash flows of Interest Rates, Credit and FX Option Derivative trades on behalf of the client. This involves both individually conducting pre-settlements check and affirmation of cashflows with counterparties, identifying and resolving any issues that may prevent timely settlement, as well as monitoring that the team is performing the same.

Core Responsibilities:

The Settlements function serves as a layer of control where booking issues such as incorrect economics (i.e., wrong direction, currency, index, notional, counterparty, etc ) are detected, escalated and resolved. The Senior Operations Analyst is expected to ensure the timely settlement of cashflows and at the same time identify these risks, fully observing the procedures and policies of the function, both as an individual allocated specific work and as a supervisor of the activities of the team.

The Senior Operations analyst is a subject matter expert, serving as referral and escalation point for the team, as well as performing some control functions such as approving journals and payments, monitoring settlements and payments task stations, and supporting the manager in ensuring the function executes its mandate.

Depending on the size. scope and design of the team, the role may also encompass investigation’s function which the profile for that function will apply.

Skills and Experience Required

Knowledge 

•          Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc)

•          Financial market - general principles and products of the markets

•          Trade Life Cycle functions and responsibilities - FO, MO, TMG, Confirmations, Reconciliations, Cash Management

•          Calculations- Interest cash flows

•          ISDA definitions and market standards related to settlements

•          Swift messages, especially MT101, MT199, MT202, MT202COV, MT299, MT103

•          Business writing and communication

•          Customer service skills

Additional Skills ( good to have)

•          Knowledge in VBA

•          Practices curiosity by questioning effectiveness of the process and exploring innovative solutions

•          Connects to colleagues and stakeholders to support broader initiatives of the business unit

Experience 

•          At least 18-24 months and in Good/Performing status in their current function

•          Able to function in high pressure operations environment

•          Able to work in a flexible working environment

•          Ability to maintain focus while working within a dynamic, high-volume environment

•          Prior Calypso/Summit and other settlements and clearing platform knowledge is beneficial

•          Knowledge and experience in Settlements and Investigations functions are preferred

Qualifications

Business, Management, Finance and Accounting graduates or equivalent preferred

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a permanent, full-time position located in Philippines with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks.

Who We Are:

Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are:

·        Managed Services

·        Consulting & Solutions

·        Technology

To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita