Analyst / Associate, Capital Markets Back Office**

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.


For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com

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Reference

2023-75885  

Update date

17/11/2023

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Operations

Job title

Analyst / Associate, Capital Markets Back Office**

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

**This position will be under the Employee Referral Program in Hong Kong.

 

Department: Capital Markets Operations

 

Summary

 

Within, Operations, Premises & Country COOs (OPC) based in Hong Kong, Capital Market Operations (CMO) teams are responsible to process the transaction activities for Credit, Rates, FXMM, Securities and Equities for multiple geographies (APAC and EMEA). There are 2 teams under CMO HK in charge of:

Capital Market Middle Office (CMM)

Capital Market Back Office (CMB)

The Back Offices (CMB) provides operational services to multiple CA-CIB sites including Europe and Asia for all Capital Markets transaction including FX, MM, Derivatives, Structured trades and Fixed Income activities.

 

Key Responsibilities

  •  Manage the full processing cycle of bond trades and payments which includes communication, booking, confirmation, reconciliation and settlement.
  • Responsible for the confirmation processing of capital markets transactions including FXMM, FXNDF, FX Options, IRS/CIRS, Swaption, Caps and Floors, Structured Products covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and other satellites in HK processing hub to ensure the daily operational activities of capital markets products are performed smoothly and efficiently.
  • Confirm with CA-CIB customers for the payment flows to be exchanged as part of the Exchange, Treasury and Derivatives activities.
  • The Back-Office handles settlements for multiple CACIB entities (e.g. Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, London & Paris).
  • Monitor payments and ensure their proper execution within the strict set deadlines.
  • Ensure that daily transactions are processed timely and settled smoothly and efficiently.
  • Process the custody service by checking and maintaining the cash movement of the custodian account and assist to investigate if any discrepancy
  • Recommend on enhancements to ensure the effectiveness in transaction processing and settlement.
  • Keep abreast of special events and special trades
  • Ensure deal booking, payments and confirmations are in compliance with local regulations and the internal policy.
  • Perform 2nd level of checking / validation
  • Communicate with clients or counterparts regarding confirmations, matching, and settlement issues.
  • Monitor and follow-up on breaks and discrepancies appeared in system platforms
  • Conduct study, investigation or other ad-hoc assignments as directed by the team head
  • Proactive and responsive to discrepancy or disagreement issues and active participation in driving towards best possible resolution

 

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

 


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Position location

Geographical area

Asia, Hong Kong

City

HONG KONG

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

University Degree

Level of minimal experience

0-2 years

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in BO operations department

 

Required skills

  • Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skill
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Good judgment, alertness and common sense
  • Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skill
  • Hard-working, comfortable with multi-tasking and able to work under pressure

Technical skills required

  • Good understanding and knowledge of the processing mechanism of Bonds and Repo
  • Experience in FX/MM and Derivatives processing and settlement
  • Good product knowledge for FX, Derivatives, Bonds
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other PC applications

Languages

English speaking, reading and writing (French would be an advantage)