Senior Assistant Settlement & Clearing - Mandarin Speaking

Clearing & Payments department supports the Bank in a back office capacity, supporting the Bank’s operational processing for various banking product, working with retail branches and front office teams to support London Branch and Subsidiary customers. As a Senior Assistant Settlement & Clearing - Mandarin Speaking, you will be responsible for day-to-day process of Financial Markets Support. This includes overseeing the full settlement life cycle across a wide range of products ensuring the transactions are completed accurately and efficiently.

This is a full time permanent job.

• Deliver relevant settlement of the Financial Markets for products including FX/MM, Interest Rates Swaps, Options, NDF’s and others
• Ensure all deals are processed accurately and on time
• Assist in Euroclear/Easyway settlements
• Collect statistical information for reporting, MI and MTM purposes
• Investigate and resolve operational and payment issues
• Assist with the testing and implementation of new systems and system upgrades when required
• Escalate any unidentified operational risks
• Uphold high customer satisfaction standards
• Regularly review, revise and suggest updates to business procedures
• Assist with regulatory reporting
• Assist with projects when required
• Complete tasks and duties as assigned by Management to ensure the continued delivery of Bank of China’s business developments and growth

• Degree educated in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant subject
• Experience in SWIFT Payment Messages both MT and MX (ISO
  20022) or settlement is preferable
• Product related experience in Financial Products such as FX/Money Markets/Bonds/Derivatives is a plus
• Knowledge of Financial Markets products and processes
• Knowledge of Banking products and associated risks
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills
• A quick learner and adaptable to change
• Team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)