Client Referential Data Analyst

Client Referential Data Analyst

3 Month Contract

About the Job

The Client Management Unit (CMU) is a business enabler, supporting Front Office across the Client Lifecycle, including On-Boarding, KYC and Client referential Data Management. CMU also acts as a first line of defence to protect the Bank against Financial Crime, Bribery and Corruption and Tax evasion. As part of its mandate CMU is responsible for mastering all clients' operational reference data. This covers confirmation and settlement data (SSIs) as well as instruments set up and maintenance.

What you'll be doing

This role sits within the Referential Data team and is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely set up of legal entity static reference data. The function spans all lines of business, supporting the referential data requirements of Global Markets and Commodities for all cash and derivatives' products marketed by ICBCS.

The candidate must have high levels of attention to detail, be results-focused and be capable of working to deadlines in a high-pressured trading environment.

The role will require a self-motivated individual who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the function and be capable of quickly developing a strong partnership with front office and the other operations and IT functions.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Timely and accurate set up of reference data across all classes and ICBCS systems.
• Ensure that all reference data (and supported market data) is accurately maintained on the central data platforms to ensure accuracy and uniformity of published data across separate and distinct systems.
• Ensure that no financial losses or reporting breaches are incurred by the Bank as a direct result of late update, or incorrect input of reference data. Ensure timely setup of new parties across all internal systems
• Ensure that all reference data reconciliation exceptions are cleared daily.
• Investigate and drive root cause analysis on recurring instances of breaks.
• Ensure that the system audit reports/feeds are completed daily, and that a full audit trail of reference data additions, deletions and amendments is in place for each system.
• Maintain close communication lines with the Front Office, Operations and other support functions.
• Be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of working instructions (procedures)
• Respond quickly to run the bank front office requirements as well as any ad hoc requests which may arise
• Provide support to the wider Operations team by liaising with front office to undertake corrective action required to resolve exceptions/ breaks captured on downstream operational control points
• Record completion of all intra- and end-of days checks via ticketing checklists
• Contribute to the review and feasibility assessment of proposed new products and support manager by ensuring that all necessary processes and procedures are implemented to facilitate trading of these.
• Provide support to "Change the Bank" teams by participating in the development of business requirements, test scenarios and execution of (user) testing schedules for strategic IT developments
• Ensure that Risk items are escalated appropriately to ensure that the business operates in a controlled manner and that all key risk issues are raised to management and key business stakeholders

What you'll need to be successful

• Banking operations experience with a proven background in at least one core operations function
• Good understanding of securities, derivatives and treasury products (ideally two or more)
• Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to apply to relationships formed across different geographical regions
• Proven experience of having thrived in a fast-moving, high-pressured environment
• Professional qualification (e.g. SFA Reg. Rep / IAQ) an advantage

Knowledge, technical skills and expertise:

• Business knowledge
• Understanding of FCA rules and regulations or equivalent
• Understanding of risk and control
• Banking knowledge
• Knowledge of emerging markets
• IT skills

Why should you join us?

ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise.

We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York.

We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential.

Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity.

We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination.

What's in it for you?

• Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance.
• Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role.
• Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies.
• Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners.
• Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role

If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

ICBCS has appointed Robert Walters Outsourcing (RWO) to manage its recruitment process and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Unsolicited CVs sent directly to ICBCS or its staff from non-PSL agencies will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.