A Central London based international banking group requires an Assistant Manager to join their Operations team, initially on a 3-month FTC but there is a strong possibility that this role will turn permanent.  The purpose of the role is to assist the Head of Operations to carry out a wide range of responsibilities and day-to-day duties with his responsibilities under operational risk, payment services, premises management, Health & Safety, and outsourcing compliance, in particular those involving regulatory change.

Duties to include:

• Assist in supervising the Operations Department.
• Deputise for Head of Central Operations and Settlements Department in his/her absence. 
• Assist in producing and reviewing regulatory change documentation (e.g., Business continuity plan / Document retention policy / Operations risk reports) that falls within scope of the Operations and Settlement Department - assist Operations Manager to implement changes required.
• Verifying third party payments, monitoring financial sanctions.  
• Project involvement and relief duties as required.
• Oversee Health and Safety across all UK branches.
• Authorise and input payment / settlement instructions in T24 / SWIFT platforms) and perform all relevant tasks (e.g., check and open Nostro / Vostro accounts, check opening positions etc.)
• Coordinate with departments
• Handle or report all investigations, departmental queries, and suspicious transaction.
• Prepare month end and daily reports.
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To be considered for this role, you must be educated to degree level and will have extensive experience gained across banking operations, covering payments, settlements, operational risk and facilities. Candidates with experience working in a clearing bank are preferred!

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency.