Assistant Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Job:
Operations

Primary Location:
Africa & Middle East-United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Permanent

Posting Date: 13/Feb/2024, 11:55:21 PM

Unposting Date: 28/Feb/2024, 5:59:00 PM

Standard Chartered Bank
About Us

The world of securities services is about relationships.

With constant changes in regulation and technological enablement, we act as a trusted partner - not just a solutions provider - to guide our clients.

We provide our services in over 100 markets including emerging and frontier markets, where entry barriers are high, and regulations are constantly evolving.

We offer a full range of solutions across custody, funds, and fiduciary services, working closely with local governments and industry associations, providing our clients with new market opportunities.

If you're looking to unlock new job growth opportunities, Standard Chartered Bank is the place for you.

About the Job:
Assistant Manager - Financing and Securities Services Operations.

Working within the Financing and Securities Services operations team, focussing on operational support and clients' queries and support across conventional securities in over 100 markets.

Responsibilitie

To undertake periodic selfassessment on key controls to access the proper functioning and adequacy of existing controls.
Assist in coordinating, facilitating and promoting understanding of operational risk, including implementation and management.
To effectively manage and process Standard Chartered Bank, UAE and Regional Securities Services digital and conventional custody transactions (Corporate actions, Settlements, Billing) on a daily basis and escalate any transactions which requires immediate resolution.
Ensure that turnaround times in respect of processing various transactions are met on a constant basis as per agreed SLA with respective units.
Ensure that all enquiries / complaints are resolved within the agreed turnaround timelines.
To develop key working relationships with internal customers and support units etc.
To ensure that Department Operating Instructions (DOI), checklists, SLA / SLMs are kept up to date, and shared with the teammembers and reviewed to ensure practicing of the same.
Ensure Adherence by unit to the Group and country policy and procedures.
Ensure adherence on an ongoing basis to all requirements of KYC/AML/sanction regulations as may be issued from time to time.
Avoid revenue leakage and ensure that there are no debits to P&L Accounts without appropriate authority
Ensure that all internal account reconciliation escalations are addressed on a daily basis and correction entries passed where required e.g. sundry, erroneous, CSA accounts etc.
To ensure that any nostro unreconciled entries are escalated are kept to a minimum and are resolved on a daily basis.
A recent graduate with a financial qualification
Experience in a Financial Services Institution, securities and custody experience would be beneficial
Digital asset interest or background would be a benefit
Willingness and interest to learn and grow within Operations.
Strong communication skills (English & Arabic)
Willingness to work on flexi work hours (only when necessary)