Description
We are looking for a Branch Operations Analyst to join our Custody Operations team in Manila. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling daily and periodic net asset value calculations and reporting to domestic fund services clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute business-as-usual processes for securities settlements, corporate actions, and FX/cash processing for offshore and local clients.
- Manage securities settlements and corporate actions processing across various local and international central securities depositories.
- Conduct comprehensive reconciliations for assigned product operations.
- Investigate account breaks and provide supporting documentation for account substantiation and efficient resolution.
- Generate and retrieve essential data from various systems for management information system, client, and regulatory reporting.
- Escalate promptly any issues or concerns encountered with service providers or noted settlement or control issues.
- Provide sign-off on all critical and BAU-related processes.
- Ensure timely, complete, and accurate processing in strict adherence to client service level agreements.
- Coordinate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure all transactions/instructions are captured and BAU-related concerns are promptly addressed.
- Support business continuity management activities and assist in maintaining up-to-date key operating documents and other internal procedural documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, and other internal/external reports.
- Participate in automation projects, system enhancements/testing, and regional initiatives aimed at processing re-engineering and scalability improvement.
- Ensure strict adherence to all Deutsche Bank internal and external process guidelines, including compliance and legal requirements, to maintain a robust control environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accountancy, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
- Prior experience in custody trade settlement, corporate actions event processing, and payment clearing is an advantage.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a busy, high-performance environment, managing tight deadlines, and willing to render overtime whenever necessary.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to confidently interact with a diverse set of stakeholders and clients.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Attractive retirement benefit
- Medical and life insurance upon employment
- 20 days annual vacation leaves
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression