Precious Metals Assistant

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an individual to join this team in the role of Precious Metals Assistant.
The primary purpose will be to support all HSBC Precious Metals business for including Trade Processing, Metal Clearing, ETFs, Balance Sheet Management, Reconciliations and providing cover for Physical and Shipping transactions.

In this role, you will: 
• Process Precious and Base metals trades including outgoing confirmations and invoices and provide support for Front Office, Operations management and various stakeholders 

• Provide ongoing day to day support to direct manager. Ensure accurate processing and timely execution of all client metal transfer instructions within market deadlines
• Review daily reconciliations ensuring any breaks have been comprehensively investigated. Ensure accurate processing of all Physical/Shipping movements in compliance with latest Financial Crime and Compliance policies 
• Effectively handle any client queries and contribute to all new due diligence requests and ensure Desk Instructions are updated. Provide ongoing day to day support to direct manager
• Forge strong working relationships with line managers and support staff within Metals Operations team in London, HK and NY. Maintain strong working relationships with various Front Office teams
• Show ability to be flexible in a high-volume, fast-moving business, assisting line team whenever required. Show ability to deliver accurately with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Actively take part in resolving any reconciliation breaks, taking steps to prevent repeat occurrence

To be successful in this role you should meet the following:

•  Knowledge & experience of physical metals procedures, Metals Clearing & settlements/operations area preferred.
• Strong communication skills and experience of dealing with external clients.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a large and varied workload whilst ensuing cut off times are met

 •  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Risk awareness and ability to understand and mitigate at appropriate levels
• Flexibility and a willingness to cover a number of roles when required. Proven track record of working within finance/investment operations
• Flexible in your approach to tasks, possess strong analytical skills and have an eye for detail

A move across the business allows you to continue to access tailored professional development opportunities, and our fantastic benefits packages.

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Telephone: +44 207 832 8500