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Sr Specialist Capital Mkts Operations
Valley National BankNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
About the role
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide specialized operational guidance to team members and ensure effective booking, confirmation, settlement and reconciliation of SWAP/FX and related derivative products, including participation on collateral calls with inter-bank dealers.
- Oversee daily transactions, including FX/Swap reporting, trade feeds to internal and external systems, unmatched trades, handling wire transfers, deposits, control reporting and performing tasks that support the effective running of the business.
- Serve as team escalation point to solve complex issues/exceptions with regards to FX and related derivative transactions, including nostro management, projected client and bank balances.
- Partner with VFM Compliance, internal partners and external vendors on a broad range of projects across VFM and Capital Markets (FX) including regulatory matters (FINRA TRACE, internal/external audits), technology enhancements and upgrades, (both testing and delivery).
- Work closely with Department leaders to find solutions for complex business problems and risk event resolution across the dual business lines.
- Develop process Improvements and organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
Required Skills:
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Strong client service skills with a high level of professional and personal integrity.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and other Data mining and Reporting tools.
- Knowledge of trading, settlement, and reconciliation processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Experience using operations systems and platforms.
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong problem resolution skills with the ability to draw the correct conclusions.
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills with a keen sense of urgency and ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, track and coordinate follow-ups.
- Ability to partner and provide guidance to all levels of employees within the department and across the bank.
Required Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of Securities operations experience in bank or financial institution.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in business, finance or related field.
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