Lead impactful FX operations processes, ensuring accurate settlements and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and scalability. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment.
Fx Operations Trade Support
in Financial Services PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
FX Operations Trade Support Overview
- The FX Operations Trade Support role focuses on managing Foreign Exchange transaction settlements and payment processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure accurate and timely trade lifecycle management.
- Handle Spot FX, FX Forwards, FX Swaps, NDFs, NDS, and related cash movements.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory expectations and market deadlines.
- Support audit, controls testing, and management reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational workflows and scalability.
- Work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and on-site collaboration.
- Contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced trading environment.
FX Operations Trade Support Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Validate, process, and settle Foreign Exchange transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Manage daily settlement activities, including payment release and receipt monitoring.
- Monitor trade bookings, confirmations, and settlement queues to resolve discrepancies.
- Reconcile FX activity and cash movements across internal systems and counterparties.
- Partner with various teams to resolve settlement issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Produce daily and weekly reports detailing settlement statuses and exposures.
- Investigate settlement fails and provide analysis for decision-making.
- Escalate high-risk exposures and unresolved issues to management for review.
- Enhance operational controls and straight-through processing capabilities.
FX Operations Trade Support Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or equivalent educational background.
- Preferred 7 years of experience in FX operations or related fields.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems and reconciliation tools.
- Strong understanding of FX trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
- Experience with SWIFT, CLS, Bloomberg, FXall, and other industry platforms.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to manage high-volume activities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong control mindset and deadline-driven approach.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration across teams and counterparties.
- Curiosity to expand knowledge across multiple asset classes.
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