Banking Specialist - Securities (6 months contract)

at  Avaloq

Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.
Job Description
The Securities Banking Senior Specialist provides supervision and guidance to Settlement/Transfer team in their daily operational activities covering Equities, Bonds, Structure Notes, Mutual Fund, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund. In addition, he/she will also be monitoring and undertaking Asian’s client transaction processes, working within agreed AAPL and Client policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Banking Operations knowledge and experience is required, as well as technology and solutions skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Avaloq Banking Suite, Clearstream Vestima, SWIFT, Bloomberg)
• Strong analytical skills, ability to apply analytical thinking and intelligent concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handles well in a stressful environment.
• A service-orientated team player, motivated to be part of a dynamic team.
• An independent and proactive worker with good communication skills

• Ensuring that all transactions (free and against payment) are processed correctly and settled in a timely manner.
• Control actions/coordination with clients, trade departments and custodians.
• Cash and security reconciliation
• Compliance with Services Level Agreements (SLA), KRI/KPI and keeping oneself abreast of market/regulatory changes.
• Ability to define test cases and ensure UAT is executed as required.
• Support in the development and implementation of technical improvements of Avaloq`s core banking platform, participate in ad hoc projects.