Treasury Operations Senior Officer

Citigroup, Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a highly motivated Treasury Operations Senior Officer. This role is essential for managing the lifecycle of derivative transactions, overseeing fixed-income securities, and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and extensive experience in treasury operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in treasury operations or a similar role in finance.
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments including derivatives and fixed income.
• Familiarity with treasury management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of derivative transactions.
• Oversee settlement and reconciliation for fixed-income securities.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of treasury accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Operations Senior Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and accurate execution of our daily treasury activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of a wide range of financial instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Derivatives: Manage the full lifecycle of derivative transactions, including confirmations, settlements, and collateral management for instruments like interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, and options
• Fixed Income: Oversee the settlement and reconciliation process for fixed-income securities, including bonds and other debt instruments
• Foreign Exchange (FX): Be responsible for the confirmation and settlement of all FX transactions, including spot, forward, and non-deliverable forwards
• Money Market: Handle the settlement and reconciliation of money market instruments such as Term Deposits and Loans as well as Call Deposits and Loans
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of treasury accounts and positions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Generate and distribute reports on transaction volumes, settlement status, and exceptions
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Collaboration: Work closely with front office traders, risk management, and accounting teams to ensure seamless transaction processing and data integrity
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable environment

Qualifications

• Experience: Relevant experience in a treasury operations, middle office, or back office role within a financial institution or a large corporate treasury
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of financial instruments including derivatives, fixed income, FX, and money market products
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with various internal and external stakeholders
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with treasury management systems and other settlement platforms. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required
• A professional qualification such as the completion of RPE's, ACI Operations Certificate or equivalent will be beneficial

Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family: Securities and Derivatives Processing

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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