KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.
Our client Korea Development Bank, London Branch is recruiting a Senior Operations Assistant to join their business in the UK.

KDB London is the European hub for the KDB Global Network offering diverse financial services in the areas of corporate finance, trade finance, derivatives, securities investment and treasury.

1. Job Title: Senior Operations Assistant to Assistant Manager(Depending on Skill)

6. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum 5 years of experience Operations environment is essential
· Demonstrated full understanding of all payments including ISO2022
· Knowledge how to manage investigations and queries
· Excellent product knowledge across the financial sector
· Strong knowledge the following products FX, MMK, NDF, CD, ECP, Repo, Fixed Income Securities, US Treasuries, IRS, CIRS, Futures, GMTN including Loans
· Working knowledge of KYC, sanctions, name screening and transaction monitoring
· Professional certifications such as CISI Level 3 Investment or any other exams pertaining to the banking sector
· Knowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, and regulatory reporting regimes relevant to a wholesale banking environment.
· Excellent English communication skills are essential
· Strong communication and analytical skills
· Excellent planning and time‑management abilities, with capacity to prioritise and deliver as necessary.
· High level of integrity, attention to detail and ability to operate independently.
· Practical experience in using: Word, advanced Excel

· Responsible for Authorisation of the input into the in-house system
· Checking confirmations and release via Swift · Payment Authorisation including releasing from the Swift system
· Responsible for KYC and on boarding of new clients
· Client and Settlement agent liaisons and valuations
· Completing Audit Requests
· Investigations
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations pertaining to Operations
· Review our systems and look for process improvements where possible
· Key stakeholders: Front Office and Dealing Room (Internal), corporate clients including financial Institutions, Nostro Providers liaison The tasks listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned by the manager and adjusted in line with organizational needs.