Subject Matter Expert

Key Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a strong proficiency in key components of reconciliation processes, navigating intermediate complexity with confidence and precision.
• Mentors and provides targeted training to junior staff, enhancing team performance and fostering skill development in reconciliation methodologies. Provide training and support for junior team members or new hires involved in the reconciliation process.
• Proactively identifies and recommends innovative process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls, driving the team toward continuous improvement mindset.
• Handles a variety of tasks within a moderately complex operational environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Develops and refines intermediate operational skills to efficiently execute structured, routine tasks within a standardized workflow, optimizing time management and output.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations regarding reconciliation processes and outcomes.
• Develops and refines intermediate operational skills to efficiently execute structured, routine tasks within a standardized workflow, optimizing time management and output.
• Effectively resolves routine and moderately complex reconciliation issues by applying established procedures and solutions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation processes, financial products, operating standards, and company culture, while aligning with client requirements and expectations.
• Liaise with various internal departments (e.g., accounting, trading, risk management) to ensure alignment and cooperation during the reconciliation process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding reconciliation results and any necessary follow-up actions. Key Capabilities/Experience:
• Familiarity with various financial instruments and transactions (e.g., equities, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, and other traded instruments) and how they are processed in the market. Knowledge of market conventions and operational workflows related to these products is also beneficial.
• Awareness of financial regulations and compliance requirements, as reconciling processes often need to adhere to guidelines set by financial authorities.
• Ability to identify issues in data discrepancies and develop effective solutions quickly to minimize impact on operations.
• Capability to evaluate existing reconciliation processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Background in finance, accounting, or related fields; hands-on experience with financial reconciliations and accounting practices is crucial.
• Experience in operations or back-office roles within investment banks, asset management firms, can provide insights into the intricacies of FM reconciliations.
• Capability to evaluate existing reconciliation processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Involvement in projects related to reconciliation processes, system upgrades, or process redesign can demonstrate the ability to drive change and enhance reconciliation efficiency. Minimum Qualifications:
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret financial data, identify trends, and diagnose discrepancies in reconciliation processes.
• Ability to meticulously verify data discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial records, which is critical for reconciling transactions.
• Has a sense of stakeholder management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Can convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, is essential.
• Interpersonal skills: Building rapport and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with banking regulations and compliance standards, including understanding of risk management practices and internal controls.
• Collage graduate from a respected Tertiary Institution or equivalent working experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial reconciliations, financial analysis, or related roles within the baking and finance industry.
• Microsoft O365 proficient.
• Familiar with any reconciliation tools (example: Duco Tool and Intellimatch).
• Knowledgeable in swift messaging (MX or MT).