Operations Specialist Associate

Overview

You’ll join our Shanghai Branch, working in the Operations team within a dynamic, international environment where collaboration is at the core of everything we do.

What you'll be doing

• Execute and confirm payments, transfers, and settlements in different currencies
• Process letters of credit, guarantees, collections, and documentary credits for trade finance operations
• Handle treasury operations support, including confirmation of money market deals, FX transactions, and derivatives
• Manage account services for corporate clients ensuring KYC and AML documentation is accurate and up-to-date
• Follow the operational procedures and control policies set by the Group and the Branch
• Ensure all activities comply with the regulations of Chinese authorities (PBOC, SAFE, CBIRC) and local laws and submit the routine regulatory reports
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Monitor transactions for suspicious activities and report as per AML/CFT procedures
• Perform daily reconciliation of accounts (Nostro, Vostro, internal ledgers)
• Identify, document, and escalate operational discrepancies or irregularities
• Contribute to the optimization of local operational procedures

Who we are looking for

• 3-5 years of relevant operational experience in a foreign bank branch in China
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Chinese banking regulations, foreign exchange controls, and trade finance practices.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in core banking software and MS Office (especially Excel); Familiarity with SWIFT messaging and payment systems.
• Language Skills: Mandatory fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Knowledge of Italian is a plus.