Reconciliations Analyst

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62

countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Reconciliations Analyst.

Why join us?

• To undertake the daily operation of the departmental processes within the department to agreed levels of accuracy and efficiency, whilst providing a high level of quality customer service.
• To be a point of reference for the department processes when faced with customer of internal queries.
• To ensure that all processes within their control are completed in accordance with audit requirements and within agreed service levels.

The Opportunity:

The Jobholder has regular contact with other business areas in the bank.  Interaction with other areas is necessary to deal with work loads for end to end processing.

The Jobholder is responsible for completing the work volumes within their controls in a timely and effective manner.  Failure to ensure that the work is completed within pre-determined service levels and in accordance with bank procedures will quickly result in the deterioration in the service, an severely increase the financial risks which are inherently high due to the nature of the business undertaken.

In this role, you will:

Impact on the Business

• To ensure efficiencies, productivity and quality are in line with the banks standards.
• To ensure regulatory implementations and Bank initiatives are introduced efficiently and with minimal impact to the Operational areas.
• To pro-actively support the management of potential losses.

Customers / Stakeholders

• To ensure the fair treatment of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as part of an organisation maintaining Global Standards and FCA guidelines at all times.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Support other team members and Line Manager in achieving full operational control ensuring that there is sufficient cover during periods of holiday and sickness. Be flexible to the needs of the team and support Line Manager decisions at all times.

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• To continually be aware of the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.
• In conjunction with Compliance department, to implement the Group Compliance Policy by containing compliance risk in conjunction with the relevant compliance department. The term ‘compliance’ embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply.
• To adhere to, and be able to demonstrate, adherence to internal controls.

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

• Previous experience of Excel spreadsheets and basic reconciliation is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret reports.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate issues and escalate accordingly.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all grades, internal and external parties.
• Ability to deliver a good level of quality service.

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

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