Operations Analyst - Fresh Graduate

The Programme

We are looking for candidates with a passion for technology and financial markets, who have strong problem-solving skills and a talent for communication. 

Our platforms provide the industry-leading services for OTC derivatives post-trade processing, and you will be responsible for providing the first line of support for clients using these platforms. 

We offer competitive compensation and an attractive bonus structure, as well as rapid career growth in a business sector unique in Penang. Fast-changing and innovative, you will see regular opportunities to expand and grow taking on new challenges. 
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day operations and technical support for all services supported within OSTTRA’s newly formed suite. Our Operations & Client Support service experience is a key priority for the firm.  
 
Candidates must be passionate about delivering excellence and best-in-class customer service experience.  
 
Through our comprehensive monitoring of architecture and systems, issues are rapidly highlighted for immediate investigation and resolution. Supported by relevant tools and processes, teams continuously collaborate to investigate, resolve and improve the platforms.  
 
The principal duties for this role will be to provide remote support to our Global business and clients, working in close partnership with our global team.  
 
Penang is a critical part of our APAC franchise and delivering exceptional service to our Global clientele is a core component of our Operations & Client Support team’s responsibilities.

What You Will Do

• As part of platform/system support, the individual is required to assist with everyday client queries pertaining to access management, system workflow, technical errors, customization requirements etc. 
• The successful candidate will need to be able to apply strong technical skills and good business knowledge, together with investigative techniques and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in a timely and high-quality manner. 
• Direct interaction with OSTTRA Clients globally to resolve technical and non-technical related queries, working in close partnership with our global teams. 
• Monitor client queries, investigate and troubleshoot errors and work with internal groups to provide resolution. 
• Respond to client requests by providing detailed analysis and feedback. 
• Work closely with internal teams for system enhancements/escalations. 
• Participate in internal/external training needs. Educate clients on upcoming product enhancements/changes. 
• Onboarding new participants in a timely manner and effective implementation of the product. Assist clients in testing the trade flows and help troubleshoot issues faced by the client. 
• Configure the product as per the client’s requirement with regard to trade confirmation. 
• Perform testing and provide troubleshooting for the client to configure the product as per the requirements of the participant in the UAT and pre-prod environment and emulate the same design setup in the production environment as well. 
• Develop and maintain productive client relationships. 
• Coordinate across internal teams across the global operations footprint to achieve a positive outcome for client experience. 
• Respond to client requests by providing detailed evaluation and feedback. 
• Participate in the testing of system enhancements. 
• Identify and track system issues, partnering with technology teams to ensure delivery.

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and experience:

• Fresh graduate. 
• Basic understanding of financial markets and the OTC post-trade framework and knowledge in financial products (FX, Equity, FI, Credit or Futures). 
• A candidate having Japanese/Mandarin/Korean language proficiency will be an added advantage.

Commercial awareness:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with client orientation 
• Willing to consider any candidate who can demonstrate a passion for technology, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Personal competencies:

• Personal impact 
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations. 
• Be flexible regarding hours including weekends and public holidays.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Able to demonstrate a resourceful and collaborative approach to problem-solving, as well as the ability to handle difficult conversations with clients.

Teamwork

• Customer service and satisfaction are key priorities for the firm. Candidates must be aware of the impact of their actions on internal and external clients.

About Us: 
 
At S&P Global, we don’t give you intelligence—we give you essential intelligence.  
 
The essential intelligence you need to make decisions with conviction. Together, the divisions of S&P Global -- including S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and S&P Global Platts -- are the foremost providers of essential intelligence for the capital and commodities markets. 
  
Whether it's analyzing data, innovating technology, or developing market insights, we're always looking for intellectually curious, progressive and passionate thinkers to join our team.  
 
With over 20,000 employees working across 95 offices around the globe, the diverse and vibrant community at S&P Global is unlike one you’ll find anywhere else.