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Financial Markets Operations Officer- CDD/Short… at ING · Luxembourg
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Job Description
Financial Markets Operations Officer- CDD/Short Term Contract
Location: Luxembourg (Siège Lux House)
The department is looking for a candidate to join the team on a short-term contract until the end of March 2027.
Your role & work environment
You support the Trading Room at ING Luxembourg by providing end-to-end operational services across Foreign Exchange, Money Market and Capital Markets activities. Your role is key to ensuring transaction integrity, effective liquidity and collateral management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
You work within the Financial Markets Operations team, in close interaction with Treasury, Trading, Risk, Compliance, internal stakeholders and international counterparties.
Your key responsibilities
Financial Markets Operations & Transaction Processing
Manage the full operational lifecycle of Foreign Exchange and Money Market transactions, including control, validation and settlement
Control and validate securities and derivatives transactions (Interest Rate Derivatives and Equity Derivatives) executed by the Trading Room
Reconcile trade confirmations with counterparties and ensure timely and accurate settlement of transactions
Perform daily reconciliations of FX positions and investigate discrepancies
Implement remediation actions and execute key controls to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions
Liquidity, Collateral & Risk Management
Manage the bank’s intraday liquidity
Monitor and consolidate treasury positions to ensure sufficient funding levels
Perform interest justifications and treasury-related adjustments
Oversee collateral management activities, including margin calls and related interest calculations
Identify operational risks, ensure adherence to internal policies and market rules, and propose process improvements
Regulatory & Stakeholder Activities
Prepare and submit Financial Markets regulatory reports in line with MiFID II requirements
Analyse feedback from regulators and internal control functions and coordinate remediation actions with relevant stakeholders
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal procedures
Interact with internal teams, counterparties and international banks, ensuring clear and effective communication on operational issues and resolutions
We look for
A colleague with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a knack for always being a step ahead. In other words, you strive to bring fresh ideas to life and embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment. You are a naturally collaborative person who listens and invests in others to achieve common goals. You love to challenge the status quo and are eager to propose creative solutions to problems.
As a Financial Markets Operations Officer, you will also need:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in banking operations, ideally in Trading Room support, FX, Money Market or Capital Markets activities
Solid understanding of banking accounting, payment systems and financial market operations
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and risk awareness
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken
Good command of MS Office tools, in particular Excel
We offer you
Exposure to a broad range of Financial Markets activities, including FX, Money Market, Securities and Derivatives, within an international banking environment
A hands-on role at the heart of liquidity management, trading support and regulatory reporting, offering a strong front-to-back operational perspective
The opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across Treasury, Trading and Operations, enhancing your expertise in a complex and regulated environment
There has never been a more interesting time to work at ING. We’re on a journey that’s centred around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!