New Zealand Job Openings

Westpac New Zealand

Senior Associate Trade Support

FULL TIME

October 29, 2024

Senior Associate Trade Support – Financial Markets

Permanent full-time role

Based in Britomart, Auckland

The Financial Markets (FM) Trade Support Team provide day to day support to the Financial Markets Front Office Teams (FICC\Credit Trading & Corporate and Institutional Sales). The overall objective of the team is to enhance the front to back trade flow from onboarding through to trade entry and break resolution. The team is involved in post execution activities and work closely with Sales and Trading across a range of products including Bonds, Interest Rate Derivatives and FX.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

If you thrive in a challenging environment and possess a keen understanding of financial markets, we invite you to contribute to our success in this role.

Day-to-day responsibilities will be comprised of:

Processing lifecycle activities in the risk management systems such as allocations, novation’s, bond factors updates and futures liquidations or exercises.
Manual trade capture of deal inputs when required.
Post execution trade amendments due to STP issues or minor booking errors.
Post execution sales Markitwire ticket entry including ensuring the resolution of breaks in the Markitwire clearing and error queues.
First point of contact for queries from internal teams such as settlements, confirmation, finance and reconciliation teams as well as following through to ensure the timely resolution of any breaks.
Resolution of IT issues affecting the straight through processing of trades and assistance with mapping requests and system set ups on behalf of Sales.
Provision and assistance with the accurate capture of sales revenue credits on behalf of the business.
Assistance in the onboarding and product enablement for Sales including follow up on client static issues or queries.
Possess a continuous improvement mindset to enhance trade lifecycle workflows, improve trader P/L and risk estimates and more accurate trade booking.
Be involved in a range of projects related to supporting the business such as support new business initiatives or regulatory changes.
Assist with Pn L or Risk queries when raised.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

You will have solid stakeholder management skills within Financial Markets. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships which result in the consistent delivery of high-quality work. You will also possess strong Financial Market product knowledge and be able to identify potential risks and collaborate with internal teams to establish effective controls. You will also have excellent time management skills and the ability to quickly pivot work focus due to volume and priority within a sales or trading environment.

Some further advantageous skills:

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of Murex and/or Calypso.
Ability to troubleshoot settlement and booking issues related to complex trade bookings.
Experience supporting deal inputs, resolving, and amending errors and supporting the ongoing trade reconciliation processes.
Excel VBA would be highly regarded skillset and the ability to demonstrate the use of this to enhance processes.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:

12 November 2024

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