We have been retained by our client, a well-established, professionally managed foreign bank to identify a Head Operations. The position will be based at Mumbai.   Job Purpose :  - To make sure the processes and transactions are executed correctly, while minimizing risk and maximizing quality of services.  - To give useful suggestions to the management on how to improve the bank's operation.   To manage :  a. Treasury operations  b. Trade finance operations   c. Credit operations  d. Compliance  RESPONSIBILITIES :  Treasury Operations & Compliance :  - To provide support function to Treasury Business for Back Office Activities. An end-to-end understanding of the various treasury business lines with a core focus on back office function (i.e. processing, settlements, accounting, reconciliation and documentation).   - To have in-depth product knowledge.   - To have sound regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance.   - To control back office function for all products on Derivatives Section.   - Timely reporting processing of deals and to carry out error free settlements of transactions.   - Reporting of transactions to CCIL within specified time lines.   - To validate and track receipt of documents like Underlying, Past Performance Documents, various declarations, signed Term Sheet and Confirmations.   - To do strict follow-up for the pending documents and escalate the pending items to Senior Management.   - To carry out reconciliation of Trades & position between Front Office and Back office System. MTM FX deals as per FEDAI rules.   - Reconciliation of Ledger accounts to ensure correct entries posted by the system.  - To ensure timely submission of all RBI returns for Derivative section.   - To handle Past Performance limit tracking independently.  Trade Operations & Compliance :   - Supervise, Monitor, Control and Co-ordinate all Trade and Exchange activities at the Branch.  - Implement systems and procedures.  - Serve as single point contact between, Clients, Business Lines and Corporate Trade Exchange.  - Coordinate with external agencies like RBI.   - Operations delivery, audit and processing of transactions within the agreed TAT.  - Handling operations related to Trade products like LCs, BGs, Imports & Exports etc.  - Handling Export Bill Negotiation/Discounting (with / without recourse).  - Monitor turnaround times, operational efficiency levels of team members.   - Minimize error rates.  - Resolve customer complaints and queries.   - Ensure effective and efficient co-ordination with Corporate Trade Exchange.   - Contribute to cross-selling.  - Support Business Lines to address client needs and advise on technical issues.  - Review and monitor compliance with internal & external standards, including accounting standards.   - Coordinate with Corporate Trade Exchange for submission of returns on time.  - Adhering to UCPDC, URC, RBI and FEDAI guidelines and FEMA regulations in relation to Foreign Exchange transactions.  - Supervising and Controls on all Compliance related to Current and Capital account transactions.  - Liaising with Regulators/Statutory Authorities on Trade related matters.  Credit Operations & Compliance :  - To serve as the main point of contact for Compliance and Audit (both internal and statutory).   - Interpretation and accordingly ensuring adherence to Regulatory and bank's internal guidelines relating to credit and operations.  - To be involved at the time of structuring of transactions with the sole objective of ensuring compliance to RBI / internal guidelines.  - To review credit proposals to ensure that transactions proposed are in conformity with RBI / internal guidelines and suggest solutions.  - Coordinating with RBI for audit related MIS, clarifications, query resolution etc.   - Updating of bank's India's Credit / Investment Policy.  - Preparation of Memos for Manco approvals (relating to SBL, credit policy changes etc.)  - Preparation / coordination of Long Form Audit Reports (LFARs).  - Follow-up for receipt of Stock Statements, Inspection Reports, Insurance Reports and ensure adequacy of DP - alert management on discrepancies.  - Follow-up for receipt of Covenant Compliance certificates/ updation of CM tool.  - Coordinating with companies for obtaining - Declaration from Borrowers- in terms of RBI requirements for Multiple Banking Arrangements.  - Coordination with Branch Operations, COPS, CRC etc. (including KYC)   - Coordinating with companies / other banks in the Consortium for obtaining - Exchange of Information- in terms of RBI requirements for   Consortium / Multiple Banking Arrangements.  - To ensure mechanism of interest charging / advice of interest rates to clients etc. are in conformity with the procedures stipulated by RBI (ie. interest reset procedures, benchmarking with Base Rate, PLR etc).   KEY ATTRIBUTES :   - Strong analytical skills.  - A disciplined approach to Planning, Execution and Tracking of issues to resolution.  - Strong team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.   - Excellent communication skills for documenting and explaining findings.  - Strong influencing skills for obtaining buy-in to resolve findings.   - Drive and enthusiasm.  - A positive, can do attitude.  Ideal candidates must have 8 to 12 years relevant experience as above and must be qualified Chartered Accountants or MBAs from premium business schools. A degree in Law will be preferred.   Please forward a one page cover note summarising how you meet the eligibility criteria.  Interested candidates meeting with the above requirements may please respond with a recent photograph and resume in word format.

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Head - Operations - Bank  ,Job Description for Head - Operations - Bank  in Corporate Search & Placements Pvt. Ltd. in  Mumbai for (8-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Head - Operations - Bank  in Corporate Search & Placements Pvt. Ltd. in  Mumbai for (8-12) years of experience. Apply Now!