MARKET TALENT

Responsibility

• contribute to the Bank's leadership with specialism in trade finance for FIs, with a focus on execution and delivery
• contribute to the Bank’s leadership with specialism in trade finance for FIs, with a focus on execution and delivery
• to lead the implementation of the Bank's Operations strategy
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• to lead the implementation of the Bank’s Operations strategy
• ensure all internal reporting requirements are met
• identify and resolve errors promptly and report to Head of Department/Front Office
• daily review and investigation of assets and liabilities in each currency
• nostro and Suspense Account Reconciliations
• we are partnering with a Global Trade Finance specialist Firm who are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead their Central Operations function providing expert support to the relevant functions in the firm
• the job older is also charged with identifying, mitigating and monitoring all operational risks within these areas
• correct use of systems and processing tools
• preparing the daily Liquidity Report in the absence of the accountant
• monthly passing of entries for accrued income, liabilities and prepaid expenses
• support initiatives, strategic planning and projects
• fixed assets control of inventory and accrual records
• ensure all Trade Finance transactions are processed and settled on a timely basis with priority given to high value and time critical files whilst meeting SLA’s
• control Information System to include budget forecasts and variance analysis of operating expenses and revenues
• support others across the wider team covering all products to include L/C Document Checking
• the position holder is responsible for overseeing the Central Operations, which cover activities such as Payments/ remittance and Trade Finance Operations areas
• complete compliance checks and further controls put in place to mitigate risks
• assist in the preparation of external and internal audits
• assist RM's with onsite / offsite client meetings helping find best client solutions
• co–ordinate all relevant bank operations in an efficient and effective manner so that customer service is optimised to meet business strategy and plans
• co-ordinate all relevant bank operations in an efficient and effective manner so that customer service is optimised to meet business strategy and plans
• cross train self and others proactively to create a fungible team capable of flexing to the requirements of multi business stream environment
• investigation and payment of authorised invoices and strict control of records. Liaising with third party providers and suppliers
• develop, improve and maintain policies and procedures and user manuals for the Operations Department
• control of petty cash, ensuring payments are authorised and adequate receipts kept
• work with the COO to ensure strategic objectives agreed at senior level are translated into tactical business plans with metrics for key measurements in place to monitor progress
• prepare regular MI and analysis for senior management for effective monitoring and control
• adherence to Head Office and Internal Operating procedures to produce accurate work thereby retaining professional image of the Bank and maintain high customer service levels
• review and enhance department delivery processes with a view to ensure that a smooth workflow within the department, reduced turnaround times and costs, higher levels of efficiency are achieved
• involvement in daily audit trail
• with the support of the reporting team managers, achieve and maintain the expected levels of service delivered to customers and user departments.Be accountable for the overall achievement of agreed SLA for Central Operations
• with the support of the reporting team managers, achieve and maintain the expected levels of service delivered to customers and user departments. Be accountable for the overall achievement of agreed SLA for Central Operations
• updating and maintaining procedural documentation
• liaise with the team to produce data to be used in the Corporation Tax calculations
• preparation of quarterly VAT Returns, quarterly payment of income tax deducted on interest payments, monthly payment of National Insurance and PAYE Income Tax, and assistance in the preparation of annual Corporation Tax Returns
• lead and motivate teams, acting as a 'change agent' so that transformation and development programmes are created and then carried out with commitment and to agreed timescales and standards
• ensure that monitoring of customer transactions and settlement is at the required standard and report any exceptions to relevant department
• lead and motivate teams, acting as a 'change agent’ so that transformation and development programmes are created and then carried out with commitment and to agreed timescales and standards
• prepare timely month-end management accounts
• review reconciliation of Nostro Account balances daily

Requirements

• at least 5 years' experience in banking
• recent graduate 2020-22
• degree holder and must be at least part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
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• strategic and analytical skills
• significant and proven experience in Operations, managing at least a Trade Finance Operations function
• deep understanding of all Trade Finance products, import and Export LCs, Guarantees, collections, Discounting, Forfaiting, Confirmations, Risk Participations
• detailed knowledge of documentary credits and all applicable ICC rules and publications
• qualified CDCS, CITF or CTFC required, or agreed to undertake within two years
• experience gained in a small foreign bank will be a distinct advantage
• knowledge of UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758, URC 522 and other relevant ICC publications
• strong communication skills
• qualified CDCSCITF or CTFC required, or agreed to undertake within first year
• ideally hold previous finance experience at a bank
• good overall understanding of the bank payments processes, complaint handling and retail customer services
• negotiating / advising / amending
• demonstrated ability of managing liquidity reports, NOSTRO accounts, budget forecasting, reconciliations of balance sheet
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detail
• knowledge on Money Laundering procedures and UK Proceeds of Crime Act
• degree level education relatable to banking/business desirable
• awareness of UK and OFAC sanction policies and experience with Restricted Counterparty Checks and IMB Checks
• minimum 2 year's documentary credits experience within the banking sector. Experience must include exposure to document checking, trade finance payments and SWIFT
• minimum 1- 3 years’ documentary credits experience within the banking sector. Experience must include exposure to document checking, trade finance payments and SWIFT
• SWIFT Alliance
• knowledge of Trade Innovation / TI a benefit but not a requirement

Earnings for position finance officer

Responsibility

• perform CDD on new network bank relationships and establishment of portfolio
• contribute to the formulation of the UK business plan
• responsible for timely and accurate submission of FCA/PRA/EBA & Bank of England returns
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• monitor adverse news on network and correspondent banks through SWIFT KYC Registry and take appropriate update from the banks
• undertake and document an appraisal with line manager in accordance with the Firm's reporting and appraisal process
• keep the bank limits updated in coordination with FI& Trade RM
• responsible for draft corporation tax computation for submission to the Firm’s Tax adviser to finalise
• manage implementation of Board and Committee decisions
• adhere to the the Firm’s policies and procedures and propose amendments where needed
• conduct compliance due diligence on the parties in the LC and FI relationships as and when required
• maintenance of the Firm's Customer Service Standards, including complaints handling Control
• developing and marketing trade finance products to customers and FIs by identifying opportunities
• ensure that any unusual matter is reported immediately to the Line Manager, Money Laundering Reporting Officer as appropriate
• responsible for daily checking of relevant Bankmaster reports
• maintain and develop active relationship with FI network and engage with banks for attracting their trade businesses
• responsible for implementing base rate changes as and when required
• liaison with internal stakeholders
• act as Secretary to the Purchase Committee
• responsible for preparation and presentation of all reports relevant to the position for committees and/or members
• prepare branch performance statement
• maintenance of all applicable correspondences and files associated with the FI business
• responsible for timely checks and adjustments on relevant accounts, limits and rates
• prepare monthly Directors Information Pack
• upload account opening related documents into the core banking system
• responsible for preparing of annual revenue and expenditure budget
• checking and Signing of invoices / payments processed by the Administration department
• support FI Head in projects and marketing activities relating to; correspondent banks Vostro / Nostro accounts, compliance,FI Limits initiation and monitoring
• responsible for liaison with external audit as and when required
• respond to trade customers and banks queries in coordination with Trade Operations
• responsible for annual preparation and submission of audited balance sheet to FCA/PRA and Companies House
• be a member of the Assets & Liabilities Committee, Credit Committee, and any other committee that may be formed from time to time
• responsible for production of ICAAP with assistance from relevant departments
• maintain and update the records on the Bank’s and Country Credit Limits
• draft Budget preparation for management to finalise
• any other report relevant for the Financial control department
• monitor the bank and country limits and reconcile the limits with Credit Administration
• daily Liquidity Reports
• monitors direct and operating exposures of portfolio to ensure actual performance is consistent with approved limits —and consistent with the understanding
• perform CDD on the correspondent banks annually
• daily Nostro Reconciliations
• works in close partnership with credit administration
• completes accurate and timely credit actions, including periodic reviews, renewals and modifications

Requirements

• minimum 5 years banking experience with experience of managing control function at this level
• you will be a senior Finance professional ideally from the banking sector
• experience managing FIs relationships, and developing, structuring trade finance deals
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• experience of achieving a banking license would be beneficial
• qualified ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA/ FCCA/ ICAEW
• prepares, presents for approval; thorough, timely, and accurately analysed credit presentations
• degree holder
• effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to listen effectively to the issues of customers and employees
• ideally have a Treasury management background
• must be a self-starter, and have the ability to take ownership of high profile relationships while effectively communicating with senior management with supervision of the RMs

Earnings for position finance manager

Responsibility

• oversee the "Three Lines of Defence Model" for the bank
• manage relationships with clients of the Bank
• responsible for revenue and assets targets as assigned from time to time and cross selling of FI and Private Banking products
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• maintain the bank’s Enterprise Risk Register management, covering all key risks
• corporate Accounts Management & Credit Proposal Processing
• identify, collate, assess and report on a range of Key Risk Indicators internally and at Group level
• manage a portfolio of corporate accounts from SME to Corporate in terms of turnover and credit limits
• report to the bank’s ARCC
• support RM/RSOs with complex credit case enquiries as a subject matter expert
• prepare various types of proposals for Credit facilities
• manage independent oversight of internal system Access Controls for the bank
• assist HoBB with MI, meeting admin, minutes and ad-hoc presentations as part of the business development unit governance
• engage with branch champion activities, i.e. moratorium project, rota planning
• oversee all physical access and controls and Power of Attorneys
• ensure risk processes are embedded, via a range of mechanisms, into the bank and that risk management becomes a priority component of 'business as usual’ activity
• undertake branch risk assessments
• maintain the on-going evolution of a Risk Event Reporting capability and the Operational Risk Register, which is used to guide the bank in the management of its operational risks and ultimately, managing Operational Risk loss reporting
• prepare a structured calling / meeting program to identify new business opportunities and explore customer needs with the aim of matching the Bank’s products
• maintain the validity of accounts, monitoring receipt of payments from customers and documentation of their facilities
• monitor all accounts in terms of credit movement, business volumes and control
• control and oversee the bank’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning for UK
• follow up for upcoming TR due dates and PAD retirements
• chair and manage the bank’s OTCO
• read early warning signs and proactively escalate concerns to the SRM for advice
• ensure CPs go through a full balance sheet, income statement and cash flow analysis, scrutiny of all documents, accounts payment history etc
• implementing best practice and Group and Audit related Data Protection and Information Security directives
• internal reporting and breach reporting to the Information Commissioner
• undertaking non-routine customer service calls
• maintain a strong understanding of existing and planned future strategic intentions to ensure that risk related processes can change and be established in a timely fashion rather than reactively
• end-to-end management for 'Data Subject Access Requests’
• designer for practical implementation of an Operational Risk framework including Risk Event Reporting; Residual Key Risks mitigation
• ensure compliance entries and transactions are monitored in branches to policy

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience or equivalent RM role in Banking sector
• hold all relevant professional certificates, and record of CPD
• strong credit analysis experience
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• minimum 5 years experience in Enterprise Risk
• minimum 3 years’ experience in relationship management within commercial real estate
• line Management work experience
• knowledge and experience in key risk families with focus on Credit Risk, Stress Testing, Capital planning, Liquidity risk
• strong track record of real estate transactions and client book
• good understanding of prudential regulation and expectations
• technical mindset, proven experience in driving and implementing process improvements

Benefits

• mutual

Earnings for position commercial manager

Responsibility

• provide complete documentation package to Relationship Manager’s for internal/external signatures
• AML Middle Office Transaction Monitoring
• interact with surveyors to prepare valuation reports and ensure compliance with credit approvals
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• be the point of contact for first line Operational Resilience related matters
• AML Middle Office Onboarding
• represent the Bank under the guidance and supervision of Head of Operations in any group Operational Resilience programmes and/or workshops
• conducting, documenting targeted and thorough investigations into customers and the activity seen on their bank accounts
• ensure any Operational Resilience relating tooling is appropriate for the firm and is embedding into the Bank
• assess alerts raise to identify potential Money Laundering or terrorism financing activity
• file copies of LDARs and respective loan documents according to bank procedures
• ensure adherence and understanding of the Bank’s BCMS and BCP Policy
• understand and oversee the identification of high-risk applicants
• manage and follow-up on any deficiencies relating to documentation and covenants as well as limit breaches, insurances, etc
• provide central first line oversight of the Important Business Services controls monitoring/assurance, ensure risks are identified, quantified, remediated and centrally recorded
• identify customer profiles & conduct alert investigations, maintain detailed records of all investigations and findings, review and manage alerts
• prepare/compile all loan documentation; e.g. loan agreements, legal charges , personal guarantees, assignment of rental income, charges over deposit, etc)
• assist with Retail Loans’ annual reviews
• responsible for the drafting of the Operational Resilience Framework policy document and providing periodic update to the all over-sight functions of the Bank
• work with our Important Business Services to ensure that their scenarios, mappings and vulnerability reports are produced to the expected standard and in line with policy
• assist with the general administration of the section including management information reporting, departmental filing and archiving
• ensure that any Group Operational Resilience changes are implementing and embedded within the company
• interact with solicitors to ensure the conveyance is completed in a timely manner and that all relevant matters in the valuation reports are addressed in Reports on Title
• to maintain and update departmental policy and procedures manuals as required
• support the Client Onboarding Team with managing the end-to-end process for client account openings
• prepare the Loan Drawdown Authority Request in accordance with the facility approval and follow up with Loans Admin to ensure timely and correct drawdown
• maintenance of Security Register
• updating Loans Tracker regularly particularly with regard to completion dates. This should be done at the end of each day
• review identification documents for AML and Compliance purposes
• screen clients for adverse media and sanctions on Google and World-check
• provide central first line challenge to the Important Business Service control environment with a view to improve existing risks profiles and controls
• undertaking a systematic review of all policies, procedures and checklists to ensure they are robust, scalable and meet the business requirements
• carry out Transaction Monitoring investigations on generated alerts by analysing transaction data and customer profile information in order to determine if the alerts can be closed or require escalation
• maintain a diary system in order to be alerted when to chase and find out what is happening with a property
• analyse, evaluate and mitigate the financial crime risks associated with on-boarding
• to ensure the compliance with the Bank's policies and procedures
• producing high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports and internal reports or briefings with appropriate recommendations, lessons learned and suggested remedial actions arising as an output of your investigation
• to provide administrative support within Housing Loan Unit with responsibility for monitoring and reporting of management information to senior management
• coordinate quality assurance with the team
• increase awareness / focus on Operational Resilience across the Bank by providing continued education & implementing an Operational Resilience focussed culture across the businesses, at all levels

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and demonstrated knowledge of global financial crime typologies
• experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in an Operations/Product role
• 3 years experience in AML/Financial Crime Operations and/or Investigations at a financial institution or bank
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• knowledge of Operational Risk and Resilience and familiarity with recent trends and policies
• execution of residential loans and mananging case from approval to drawdown
• ideally hold strong knowledge of AML regulations such as JMLSG
• understanding of key business continuity and resilience principles, controls, functions and interdependencies
• security Documentation
• demonstrated practical experience and knowledge
• management Information Reporting
• proven practical experience in developing policies and procedures and the successful implementation of these into a business
• A deep understanding of operational resilience, business continuity risk and internal controls appropriate to a regulated financial services business
• financial Crime qualification: ICA, ACAMS
• qualifications: A level to degree level/AIB or equivalent/Advanced PC skills and at least 5 years’ experience in banking

Earnings for position bank manager

Responsibility

• efficient minute-taking in Board meetings
• writing up minutes and following up on action points
• arrange meetings and create board packs
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• clear and accurate typing up of all letters, memos, reports and similar documents from shorthand notes
• minute Taking at fortnightly meeting
• saving and archiving, where necessary, all documents in the company database
• meet and greet Division customers upon arrival to the premises, providing refreshments as needed
• implementing and maintaining an office filing system
• answer the Division telephones
• updating and writing up policies, procedures and general governance
• provide secretarial support and office administration assistance to the Division Head and implement his instructions accurately and swiftly. Provide administrative support to the Private Banking relationship team
• maintain customers' and Division files in order and in accordance with the Bank's policy and procedures
• use communication skills to effectively obtain information requested by the Division Head and the Relationship Officers and to keep them well informed and organised
• maintain the utmost confidentiality of the work at all times
• provide first-class secretarial support, executing all secretarial tasks required with accuracy, efficiency and to be capable of organizing work on a priority basis
• diary management including, booking trips and hotel accommodation as and when requested and to get the best possible offers available on the market

Requirements

• graduate of secretarial college
• excellent verbal and written communication
• minimum typing speed of 60 WPM
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• works well under pressure
• excellent organizational skills, must be able to work unsupervised at times, prioritizing work accordingly
• immerse themselves into a cultural environment
• customer focused, flexible and friendly attitude, face to face and over the telephone
• excellent organisational skills
• ability to prioritise
• well-presented
• eye for detail
• understands the importance of discretion

Earnings for position secretary