MISSION

The Junior Back Office– Officer’s mission is to ensure qualitative and proactive support in the Back Office department of our Company, by performing accurate back-office transactions and analysis to monitor, control and reduce settlement and operational risk exposures in a risk-averse environment, while collaborating effectively with other internal departments.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and reconcile Nostro bank accounts
• Check incoming /outgoing payments in currencies/metals processed through Swift applications
• Reconcile future clearing accounts and monitor margin calls
• Monitor mark-to-market exposures on OTC forwards and manage collateral accounts
• Match trade confirmations and investigate any discrepancies
• Check and book interests and bank charges based on statements received
• Check and run the daily program to automatically swap client trading positions
• Process intercompany payment requests and provide advice on them
• Prepare and send lease and loan confirmations based on transactions executed by Treasury
• Monitor settlement positions and settlement risk
• Optimize return on overnight excess liquidity

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree level in Management, or a similar level of education.
• A first successful work experience in Back Office/Middle Office functions in banking or commodity trading institutions

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills and high drive; 
• Sense of responsibility and initiative;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Resistance to stress and time pressure;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation;
• Agile and flexible mindset, reactive to requests;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures; respect for diversity;
• Good IT skills; proficiency in Windows environment is expected;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and French is required; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Swiss or EU national or holder of a valid Swiss working permit.