Analyst, Settlement Operations, Finance

Perform the treasury settlement operations function to support the achievement of the Bank's reserves and funds management as well as monetary policy implementation strategic outcomes.

Treasury Settlement Operations

• Manage the treasury settlement operations in accordance with international/RENTAS market standards, rules and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to ensure that all treasury transactions are settled and accounted for timely and accurately. Any settlement issues should be managed effectively to safeguard the Bank's interest at all times.
• Keeping abreast with the on-going market development and assess the impact and incorporate the change(s) in rules, standards and laws into the Bank's processes and procedures.

Collateral Management

• Perform daily valuation of collateral, issuance of margin notification to counterparties and settlement instruction for settlement of margin. Any dispute between the Bank and counterparty is to be resolved timely as per the agreement including approval on the exception.

Corporate Actions Management

• Process all corporate actions relating to the investment of the Bank/other entities managed by the Bank and monetary policy instruments timely and accurately.

Treasury Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure all treasury transactions are accounted for timely and accurately in accordance with the prescribed accounting treatment as established by the Bank.
• Prepare management and operational reports for relevant stakeholders by providing accurate and timely information as well as insightful analysis to facilitate effective decision making by the stakeholders.

Treasury Settlement Infrastructure and Development

• Execute the development of settlement infrastructure and ensure readiness to support the implementation of new monetary policy instruments, investment in new markets/products, development of financial markets in Malaysia and bilateral/regional arrangement with other central banks.

Risk Management and Controls

• Adhere to all internal controls and compliance requirements and undertake regular review for process improvement to ensure strong internal controls and robust risk management within treasury settlement operations.
• Escalate all exceptions as per the Treasury Operations Internal Guidelines. All issues must be assessed and gaps if any to be addressed though controls/process improvement where applicable.
• Implement the Business Continuity Plan for treasury operations to ensure that the department is able to resume its critical business functions in the event of crisis in safeguarding the interest of the Bank.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

A recognised degree or professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting. A post graduate degree would be an added advantage.

Experience

Prior experience in treasury operations would be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

Core Business Knowledge

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of treasury operations including knowledge on financial products, financial markets operations, settlement mechanism and SWIFT standards.
2. Keeping abreast with the latest developments in international settlement rules, regulations and markets conventions to ensure the Bank's adherence/alignment to these requirements at all times.
3. Sound knowledge of risk management and controls, especially given that the function is one of the critical functions of the Bank and requires a strong business continuity plan.

Skills

1. Meticulous in managing treasury operations as this area involves settlement of billion ringgit of assets daily and any settlement error may potentially expose the Bank to financial losses.
2. Agility to quickly learn what is required in new problem situations, as financial markets are dynamic and settlement issues could happen in different ways/scenarios.
3. Proficient in communication skills and able to negotiate to the advantage of the Bank, in particular with counterparties in cases of transaction agreement disputes and with nostro and custodian banks in cases of safekeeping record disputes.
4. Capacity to establish relationships, networks, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effective collaboration.