about the company.
We are looking for a highly capable Associate to anchor the Back Office Confirmations team. Focusing on Asian-booked transactions, you will drive the confirmation processes for FX/MM, Derivatives, and Structured Products. By supporting Hong Kong processing hub—which oversees activity for Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, and other regional offices—you will ensure that all capital markets operations run flawlessly, securely, and in full alignment with internal and regulatory standards.
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about the job.
Trade Processing & Execution
- Direct the daily confirmation workflows for a diverse portfolio of capital markets products, including FX/MM, NDFs, FX Options, Interest Rate/Cross-Currency Swaps (IRS/CIRS), Swaptions, Caps/Floors, and Structured Products.
- Guarantee that all trade confirmations are generated and dispatched accurately, adhering strictly to local regulatory frameworks and internal compliance policies.
Client Engagement & Inquiry Management
- Serve as a dedicated liaison for clients regarding trade confirmations and settlement issues, actively cultivating strong, trust-based relationships.
- Initiate outreach to resolve booking anomalies, settlement discrepancies, and operational roadblocks rapidly and professionally.
Risk Mitigation & Reporting
- Champion a robust risk-aware culture by swiftly identifying, escalating, and resolving operational vulnerabilities to prevent financial losses.
- Prepare and deliver daily internal control reports, providing management with clear visibility into unusual booking activity and settlement statuses.
Continuous Improvement & Project Support
- Critically evaluate current system applications and operational workflows, proposing and driving enhancements that boost processing speed and settlement accuracy.
- Partner with the Head of Confirmations on global transformation initiatives, contributing to system upgrades and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).
skills & experiences required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 4-5 years of dedicated experience within a Capital Markets Back-Office setting.
- Deep, functional expertise in Back-Office operations, specifically covering FX and Money Market lifecycles and settlements.
- Advanced practical knowledge of banking infrastructure, including SWIFT messaging and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) systems.
- Strong command of MS Office applications; proficiency in VBA is highly preferred for workflow automation.