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Settlement Officer- Financial Industry 15-22k

Job description

Responsibilities:

Transaction Processing:

  • Process and settle various types of financial transactions, including securities, funds transfers, and other payment instructions.
  • Verify trade details and settlement instructions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure all transactions are processed within established deadlines and according to regulatory requirements.

Reconciliation:

  • Perform daily reconciliation of settlement accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Identify and resolve settlement-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior team members as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions and reconciliations.

Communication:

  • Communicate with internal departments (e.g., trading, compliance, customer service) and external counterparties (e.g., brokers, custodians, banks) to resolve settlement issues.
  • Respond to inquiries related to settlement transactions in a timely and professional manner.

Compliance:

  • Adhere to all internal policies and procedures related to settlement operations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.

Documentation:

  • Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of all settlement processes and procedures.
  • Assist in the development and improvement of settlement workflows.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is a plus.

  • Previous experience in a banking or financial services environment is preferred.
  • Teller experience will be considered.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of settlement processes and financial regulations is a plus.

Contact Ms. Alexandra Leung at (852) 3103 4312 or APPLY NOW by clicking the button below.


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