FX Operations Analyst

Huntington National Bank; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank seeks an FX Operations Analyst to support daily FX processing and settlements across Columbus, OH, Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI and Houston, TX.

The role focuses on confirming trades, managing settlements, reconciling records, and handling client inquiries with accuracy and timeliness, while collaborating with traders and relationship managers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in financial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Foreign Exchange and bank operations experience.
• Knowledge of AML/BSA and OFAC compliance.
• Experience with FX payments, reconciliation, and investigations.
• Familiarity with FX products (spot, forward, swaps, options).
• Experience with FX platforms and systems (WallStreet System, MTS).
• Knowledge of global payment systems and SWIFT formats (MT103, MT202, MT300).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Provides operational support for FX transactions with corporate and institutional clients.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WallStreet System

MTS

SWIFT gpi

MS Excel

Outlook

MS Word

Job description

This position will be located in either Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI, or Houston, TX.

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

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2 or more years of experience in financial operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree


• Foreign Exchange experience


• Bank operations experience and/or Capital Markets Operations experience


• Knowledge of funds movement controls and compliance protocols (AML/BSA, OFAC)


• Experience with payment processing, reconciliation, and investigations


• 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) No

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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