(1886) Associate Trade Settlement Officer - FMD

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Overview This document provides an overview of the Associate Trade Settlement Officer position within the Financial Markets Department (FMD) at the South African Reserve Bank. The role involves managing the end-to-end settlement of various domestic financial market transactions and ensuring compliance and efficiency within these processes. What you will do * Manage the end-to-end settlement of domestic financial market transactions. * Process and authorise bond, money market and repo transactions. * Capture and verify settlement and accounting transactions accurately. * Ensure compliance with Strate rules, regulations and SARB policies. * Monitor settlement deadlines and ensure timely processing of transactions. * Manage collateral activities, including lodging, release and substitution of collateral. * Perform daily reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly. * Investigate and resolve failed, rejected or unmatched settlement transactions. * Provide settlement support and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and clients. * Maintain accurate records and support process improvements and automation initiatives. * Participate in strategic and operational projects. Requirements (from the original advert) * A Diploma in Financial Management NQF6 or an equivalent qualification. * A minimum of two to five years’ job-related experience. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of domestic financial markets, instruments and stakeholders. * Working knowledge and understanding of domestic market systems, e.g., collateral systems, Flexcube, SWIFT, SAMOS. * Customer service orientation. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. * Willingness to occasionally work overtime when required. * Proven ability to multi-task, deliver results, and respond quickly and effectively to requests. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role possesses a Diploma in Financial Management NQF6 or an equivalent qualification, coupled with two to five years of job-related experience. They should have an in-depth understanding of domestic financial markets, instruments, and stakeholders, along with working knowledge of relevant domestic market systems. Strong customer service orientation, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to multitask effectively are also expected. The original advert noted the following as added advantages: * Completed STRATE and/or JSE settlement certificate. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). * A high degree of self-motivation. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/1886-associate-trade-settlement-officer-fmd-south-african-reserve-bank Source: myjobmag

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