Senior Administrator: FICC Operations at Nedbank

Job Purpose
To verify; authorize and release; prepare; capture; reconcile and confirm all inputs within service level obligations and in compliance with internal policies and procedures; timeously escalating issues when required to the Departmental Head; in line with Nedbanks business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Develop relevant product offerings informed by research and segment insights; competitive pricing and understanding client needs.
• Provide advice and drive the creation of business value through the alignment of business offerings to business requirements.
• Ensure that product adheres to all compliance and operational risk and security standards by following the legal; risk and compliance governance processes.
• Respond efficiently to problems arising by using appropriate problem identification techniques in order to propose a solution.
• Ensure effective resource management by cooperating; influencing and inspiring others to deliver within agreed timelines.
• Drive Non Interest Revenue (NIR) and/or Net Interest Income (NII) by developing or providing sound business case input.
• Create cost efficiencies through product or process innovation.
• Understand budget requirements by setting realistic targets.
• Manage the cost in the Project Life Cycle by negotiating with suppliers and limiting unnecessary costs.
• Ensure client satisfaction by driving the development and implementation of solutions.
• Be the principal point of contact for all stakeholders within the project life cycle by engaging and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Ensure alignment and match with business requirements by engaging with the relevant internal and/or external stakeholders and delivering on enhancements where applicable.
• Facilitate the accomplishment of work goals by building collaborative relationships.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders through formal and informal interaction.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Drive Non Interest Revenue (NIR) and/or Net Interest Income (NII) by developing or providing sound business case input.

Minimum Experience Level

• 2- 3 years relevant banking / financial markets experience
• 2-3 years Senior Administration experience in  FICC Operations

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Preferred Qualification
• Relevant Degree, BComm / BA ect
• Financial Market Certifications will be beneficial

Type of Exposure

• Provided Client Service
• Provided Administrative Support
• Completed Reports and Achieved Budgets
• Managed Relationships
• Managed Self
• Developed and Implemented Communications Strategy
• Manage internal process
• Managed own Career

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Financial Acumen
• Product Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of risk
• Relevant system knowledge
• Accounting skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Innovation
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

Closing Date: 16th, March 2022