Foreign Exchange Ops Analyst 2

Huntington National Bank; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is seeking an FX Operations Analyst to support daily processing and settlement of foreign exchange transactions in a fast-paced environment. You will confirm trades, manage settlements, and ensure timely payments for corporate and institutional clients, with exposure to WallStreet System, MTS, and SWIFT gpi.

Strong attention to detail and collaboration are essential. The role offers exposure to international payments, reconciliations, compliance workflows, and potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial operations.
• Knowledge of FX products (spot, forward, swaps, options).
• Familiarity with global payment systems and SWIFT message formats (MT103, MT202, MT300).
• Experience with payment processing, reconciliation, and investigations.
• Banking operations experience, FX or payments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and settle FX transactions accurately and timely.
• Provide operational support for corporate and institutional FX clients.
• Verify FX transactions and ensure settlements are executed correctly.
• Monitor FX payment flows across currencies and platforms.
• Perform daily reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate payment delays, trade mismatches, and compliance alerts.
• Maintain transaction records in systems such as WallStreet System and MTS.
• Collaborate with front-office, relationship managers, and clients to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Respond to client inquiries related to FX transactions.
• Support process improvements and system upgrades or automation efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WallStreet System

MTS

SWIFT gpi

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Description The Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Analyst supports the daily processing and settlement of foreign exchange transactions. The FX Operations Analyst confirms foreign exchange trades, manages settlements, and ensures timely payments. This position provides candidates with experience in financial operations, including international payments, trade confirmations, reconciliations, and compliance processes. The position requires strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides operational support for corporate and institutional clients on FX transactions
• Accurately process incoming and outgoing foreign currency payments
• Verify and confirm FX transactions and ensure settlements are executed accurately and timely
• Monitor and manage FX payment flows across various currencies and platforms
• Perform daily reconciliations and resolve trade or payment discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve issues related to payment delays, trade mismatches, and compliance alerts
• Maintain transaction records in systems such as WallStreet, MTS, and SWIFT gpi
• Collaborate with front-office traders, relationship managers, and clients to ensure seamless trade execution
• Respond to client inquiries related to foreign exchange transactions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support system upgrades or automation efforts

This position will be located near a Huntington Corporate office.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in financial operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of funds movement controls and compliance protocols (AML/BSA, OFAC)
• Experience with payment processing, reconciliation, and investigations
• Experience in banking operations, particularly FX or payments
• Familiarity with FX products (spot, forward, swaps, options)
• Experience with FX platforms and financial systems such as WallStreet System and MTS.
• Knowledge of global payment systems and SWIFT message formats (MT103, MT202, MT300)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change
• High attention to detail and accuracy in high-value, high-volume environments
• Proven problem-solving abilities and capacity to meet tight deadlines.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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