Officer, Financial Markets & Treasury Sydney, NSW, Australia Posted on 03/28/2024 Be the First [...]

Officer, Financial Markets + Treasury
Full time | Permanent Opportunity
Kent St, Sydney location
Hybrid working model – Kent St & WFH
How will I help?
Financial Markets & Treasury Operations forms part of WIB Operations under Group Operations. WIB Operations supports the Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) and we pride ourselves on being a business unit that is equipped to meet the ever-changing needs of the market, while remaining committed to our different customers, stakeholders, and products.
Financial Markets & Treasury Operations is managed through its Central Hub in Sydney utilising a 24 hour follow the sun model.
The broader business is responsible for processing and settlement of Bilateral and Syndicated loan transactions, including Bank Guarantees, Asset Finance and Securitisation.
The Securities Operations team provide product settlement and clearing for European & Domestic Bonds, Money Market products/deposits, Derivatives and Treasury processing
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Daily Operational processing ensuring that all payment, confirmation, reconciliation, and investigation obligations have been met and that customer service levels are maintained at the highest level.
Central Operational contact for loan markets or trade related queries. Responsible for owning the investigation and providing a resolution to both internal and external clients.
Appropriate escalation to Supervisor and Manager of BAU issues
Ensure accurate checklist completion and escalation of any items that are not actioned daily.
Work closely with Shift Peers to ensure effective physical daily handover of work between Shifts 1 (Sydney), 2 (London) and 3 (NY) to support the seamless transition between shifts and the effective running of the 24-hour global operation
Actively and positively engage in ‘huddles’ and formal team meetings.
Ensure inputs into Active Operations Management (AOM) and Error Capture (IORAF) platforms are timely, consistent, and accurate.
Proactively partner with Trading, Sales Desks and Relationship Managers to achieve the best outcomes for our customers.
What’s in it for me?You’ll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is creating better futures together. So, we’ll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You’ll also keep learning to grown, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.
What do I need?
Minimum 2 years industry experience (financial markets) would be highly regarded
Specific product knowledge advantageous (Securities products such as European & Domestic Bonds, Repo , Money Market products/Deposits Money Market financial transactions).
Specific system knowledge advantageous (Austraclear , RITS , Euroclear , Murex)
Excellent focus on attention to detail with the capability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Energetic and motivated, able to work well inside a group and broadly across an organisation.
Confident and articulate communicator.
Positive and enthusiastic approach to acquiring product and systems knowledge.
Flexible team player with the ability to work under pressure.
Flexibility to move across teams and working hours including public holidays and weekends
What is it like to work there?
We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will have access to banking, wealth, and insurance benefits.
How do I Apply?
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At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. This role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email #####.
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email #####.
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