Operations Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Perform end of day processing of all related transactions
• Review, verify and balance daily transactions before final posting and reporting
• Reconcile operational records and identify discrepancies, errors and missing information for resolution prior to closing procedures
• Generate and save daily operational and transaction reports
• Ensure all transactions are properly processed within standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all processed transactions
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties when needed
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information
• Follow standard operating procedure, internal policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Financial Management preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a back-office, operations or settlement role in a financial institution preferred
• Good understanding of Financial instruments, knowledge of trade lifecycle and processes (clearing, settlements, reconciliation, corporate actions) a clear advantage
• Process-oriented and able to follow guidelines
• High proficiency of Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup/Xlookup)
• Strong attention to detail, strong mathematical aptitude
• Ability to work under deadline or time pressure
• Good problem-solving skills and escalation judgement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Process-oriented and able to follow guidelines