Middle Officer, Forex & Securities: Automation & Reconciliation

Pictet; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Trading & Sales (PTS) seeks a Middle Officer for Forex, Securities and Securities Lending on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will monitor lending transactions, collateral flows, and contribute to process automation, while reconciling FX positions and supporting FX controls on the trading floor.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PTS, Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet Asset Services and Tech & Ops, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior professional experience in the banking industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of banking operations; knowledge of securities and lending is a plus.
• Knowledge of Avaloq and Excel.
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA or similar) and strong interest in using data and AI tools to improve processes.
• Strong organisation and priority-management skills.
• Diligent and able to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Fluent in French with a good grasp of English.
• Swiss residency or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling securities lending transactions, positions and returns.
• Monitoring the receipt and delivery of collateral with counterparties.
• Investigating and resolving issues on collateral and returns.
• Contributing to process automation and efficiency improvements using programming and AI-based tools (e.g. for reconciliations, controls and reporting).
• Providing high-quality service with internal entities such as PTS, Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet Asset Services, Pictet Overseas Inc. and Tech & Ops.
• As a secondary role, supporting FX controls by investigating booking errors, reconciling FX transactions and positions, and helping to ensure STP for FX instruments such as options and NDFs.

Skills

Python

VBA

Tools

Avaloq

Excel

Job description

Pictet Trading & Sales (PTS) seeks a Middle Officer for Forex, Securities and Securities Lending on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will monitor lending transactions, collateral flows, and contribute to process automation, while reconciling FX positions and supporting FX controls on the trading floor.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PTS, Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet Asset Services and Tech & Ops, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.