Investment Banking Operations Analyst (Japanese speakers ONLY) recruitment
Investment Bank Operations Derivatives is responsible for the confirmations settlements processing client servicing of OTC derivatives trades. The coverage is global, although with a bias towards Asia, Europe, Middle East Africa-based clients.
The core operation covers the Cash Settlement for Swaps, FRA's, Flow Exotic, Credit Derivatives and Equity Derivatives
The successful candidate will be working in Asia-Pacific Client Services (Affirmations).
The functions of this team are: the chasing and accurately checking of legally binding contracts of various different types of Interest Rate and Equity Derivative/Structured products traded between JPM and a worldwide client base
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a portfolio of clients, reducing outstandings and working to Targets
- Checking and chasing of Interest Rate and Equity /Structured Derivative contracts
- Building and sustaining, strong working relationships with internal lines of business within Derivatives and Middle office groups
- Liaising with a dedicated client base to ensure any issues are addressed in a timely and professional fashion
- Ensuring that all issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner
- Understand and ensure compliance with, control and regulatory requirements
- Participate in the implementation of strategic initiatives
- Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities in daily workflow
- Verbally confirming trade details via the phone
- To proactively identify any recurring issues and escalate accordingly
- Ownership and resolution of all exceptions and queries relating to Derivative Trades
- Exposure to Derivatives would be an advantage.
- Experience with MS Office packages is a benefit, particularly Access and Excel
- The candidate will be numerate with excellent keyboard skills and a high level of computer literacy
- It is essential the candidate is an effective and confident communicator
- The candidate will be required to work under pressure and with initiative
- The candidate will also be aware of the large financial risks that are incurred through operational errors and negligence
- It is essential that the candidate is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and follow control procedures at all times
- The candidate will be required to demonstrate and actively prioritise workflow
Skills
- Ensuring a timely resolution / escalation of trade queries
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a worldwide client base
- Quick learner both technical knowledge and systems
- Results orientated, target driven environment.
- Ability to adapt to opportunities presented through change
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- PC Literate with working knowledge of Word / Excel
- Team Player, Excellent client service skills needed
Additional Information:
- Flexible Approach to working hours, Overtime is expected
December 7, 2011
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