Team Leader - Financial Markets Services, Asia Pacific

TL;DR

Team Leader - Financial Markets Services (APAC): Lead operations team providing day-to-day support for Markets & Treasury across ANZ & Asia with an accent on transaction processing, settlements, reporting, and reconciliations. Focus on driving process improvements, managing stakeholder escalations, and ensuring SLA compliance under Asia time zone hours.

Location: Hybrid in Sydney (AU), Monday to Friday 12:30pm–9:00pm (11:30am–8:00pm daylight saving) to support Asia time zone.

Company

World’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking with deep expertise in agriculture.

What you will do

• Lead, coach and develop the FMS team for consistent high-quality outcomes
• Oversee core operations including transaction processing, settlements, reporting, reconciliations and confirmations across ANZ & Asia
• Act as primary stakeholder contact, handling daily requests, issues and escalations
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of financial market transactions per SLAs
• Drive process improvements and operational initiatives with stakeholder coordination
• Investigate and resolve cash and transaction reconciliation breaks

Requirements

• 5+ years in senior Treasury or Markets Operations role, ideally regional
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and motivating teams
• Strong knowledge of financial market products
• Experience with payments & settlement systems (SWIFT, RTGS, securities platforms)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work 12:30pm–9:00pm Monday-Friday in hybrid environment

Nice to have

• Chinese language (Mandarin or Cantonese) skills
• Proactive continuous improvement mindset

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusion, belonging and positive experiences for all
• Values: Client Driven, Responsible, Professional, Cooperative
• Hybrid work environment with office and work-from-home days
• Accommodations available for accessibility

Hiring process

• Apply and receive confirmation; resumes reviewed for interview invitation
• One or more online interviews, possible assignment or assessment
• Offer with legal screening if selected