Consultant, Global FX Operations at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Banking, Asset ManagementIndustries

Seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience in capital markets operations
Strong understanding of FX products, trade lifecycles, and settlement procedures (preferred)
Working knowledge of the Murex application (MX.3) (preferred)
Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying trends
Proficiency in Excel; coding experience a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively
Project Management and Business Analysis experience (preferred)

Enhance FX operations through process improvement projects
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions
Act as a subject matter expert on FX products, instruments, and settlements
Collaborate with others to resolve operational issues and ensure seamless trade execution
Analyze operational data to identify trends and proactively address potential issues
Carry out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with internal/external clients and more senior management
Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries and serves as a liaison to related areas
May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff
Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert