Job Description

KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.

Our client

Korea Development Bank, London Branch

is recruiting a

Senior Operations Assistant

to join their business in the UK.

KDB London is the European hub for the KDB Global Network offering diverse financial services in the areas of corporate finance, trade finance, derivatives, securities investment and treasury.

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1. Job Title:

Senior Operations Assistant

2. Role Key Tasks:

The Role is very hands on due to the variety of products, system restrictions and team numbers. The Senior Operations Assistant will primarily be responsible for authorisation of the input into our in-house system, checking confirmations for swift and payment entries for all products. They will also be responsible for the management of all tickets and entries within the Back Office and periodically checking statements received from our settlement agents. They will also be responsible for KYC and on boarding of new clients. Covering for other team members in their absence is also required. Liaison and co-operation with other departments is a major part of the job, and confidence in their abilities to be able to handle queries when they arise is required.

3. Products Covered:

FX, MMK, NDF, CD, ECP, Repo, Fixed Income Securities, US Treasuries, IRS, CIRS, Futures, GMTN including Loans

4. Aspects of Operations covered within team:

All - including input, confirmations, payments, reporting, filing, client and settlement agent liaisons and valuations KYC On boarding and exposure to Regulations

5. System used:

KINS (KDB Integrated Network System), Murex, Swift Alliance (via KINS and independently), Euroclear Easyway pc, Word and Excel

6. Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience is required: within Operations environment is essential. KYC On boarding and exposure to Regulations Excellent English communication skills are essential as working in an environment where English is not always the first language spoken in other departments Flexible work attitude and willingness to participate in team work Eager to learn in a varied trading environment

7. Training Provided:

All training is given within the team using their already vast skills knowledge New staffs are required to learn how to process and be prepared to participate in all stages of the work flow as part of training and also be able to cover wherever required at all levels. We are able to provide new candidates with an excellent learning curve due to our variety of products and processes handled. Ideal position for someone wishing to gain their first step into a Banking environment or expand on knowledge already gained.

8. More information:

Work type: in person (non-negotiable) Valid right to work in the UK (required) Address: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London Annual Salary: Correction after interview Recruitment: Full-time / Permanent position / 6 month probation Working hours: 7 hours/ 5 days (08:30 - 16:30, 1 Hour lunch break) Holiday: 23 days in the first full holiday year (+ UK Bank Holidays) Insurance: Group life assurance, Group income protection, Upon successful completion of probation period - Private health and dental insurance Recruitment period : Rolling basis (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

9. How to proceed

Document review (Written review of submitted documents) Introductory Screening call First Interview (comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and language evaluation) Second Interview Screening
? Interview candidates will be notified individually only to those who pass the document screening

Job Type: Full-time

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person