Azqore is a leader in outsourced banking services.  One of the entities under Credit Agricole Indosuez Wealth Management, provides integrated solutions and quality services to our clients. 

Asia Operations provide operational capabilities to Azqore’s client banks, allow them to focus on executing their strategy, reduce operational cost and improve operational risk.   Commitment to quality and continuous process improvement, is at the heart of all Asia Operations activities.  It is thus one of the key functions to facilitate and drive Azqore to reach its ambitious growth target, by putting the clients at the center of its activity, being attentive to their needs, bringing them value and increasing their satisfaction.

Within Asia Operations, the Securities team is responsible for processing and managing the risk relating to securities & derivatives settlements, securities transfers, corporate action (income, cash) and asset creation and maintenance. 

The incumbent will be part of this exciting function and is responsible for:

• The processing and controls of the processes within the Securities function;
• Ensuring efficiency and productivity in delivery quality services to Azqore’s clients;
• Working closely with his/her colleagues to provide clients with technical expertise and solutions, in a comprehensive, timely and accurate manner.

Objectives

• Facilitate the business growth of Azqore, and its clients, through ensuring the processing of client’s banking transactions, with high quality output and excellence management of risk.

Responsibilities

Daily BAU

• Successful applicant will be assigned to functions within the Asia Securities Operations team, including asset data management, settlements & derivatives and/or transfers.  Understanding of the core system and process workflow are essential;
• There is an expectation that he/she understands the relevant market markets and demonstrate front-to-back knowledge of the process(es) he/she is handling;
• Proactively manages and resolves discrepancies, relating to the functions he/she is responsible for, with internal and external stakeholders, both locally and abroad.

Others

• Participates to Azqore Asia Operations projects, proactively drives and implements process enhancement and improvements, where necessary.

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

Familiar with financial products as well as the market infrastructures, regulations and operational risks. Knowledgeable about SWIFT messages types.

Bachelor degree, and / or professional qualification in Banking / Finance

Preferably with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Settlements, Derivatives and/or Asset Transfer processes. Experience in Private Banking is a plus. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

The Securities Associate should develop around the following capabilities.

Client Service Oriented & Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

• Leverage technical expertise to provide clients with quality processing and solutions;
• Build and maintain a strong communication channel with clients and stakeholders.

Risk Awareness Skills

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the key risk areas of the functions and its relevant controls;
• Ensure that the controls are performed according to the procedure;
• Demonstrate strong escalation skills and the ability to be part of the diagnostic process and implement solutions.

Technical Skills/ Product Knowledge

• Obtain an excellent knowledge of the system, S2i, as well as Azqore, including its vision, objectives and culture;
• Demonstrate an in-depth front to back knowledge of the processing which he/she is responsible for;
• Demonstrate a willingness to cross-train to other functions within the team, when required.

Change Mindset & Emphasis on Quality

• Ability to demonstrate a change mindset and challenge status quo;
• Demonstrate a process excellence mindset and awareness;
• Be part of the culture of process excellence and quality focus.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to collaborate, especially cross border;
• Rigorous and detail oriented;
• Results oriented;
• Adaptable and resilient.

Good knowledge and practice of Office suite. Excel VBA macro knowledge is a plus.