Contractor, Operations Analyst, Taiwan, Global Markets Operations

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Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Job Description Global Market Operations team of the entity Merrill Lynch Securities Taiwan supports the full cycle of pre- and post-trade processes in Taiwan listed equities and futures market, providing premium services to internal and external clients of Bank of America. This is a 6 months contractor role responsible for providing the day-to-day processing of clearing and settlement of securities, loans, exchange traded derivatives transactions across multiple lines of business through the lifecycle of a trade. Job expectations include maintaining a high degree of accuracy with customers and data to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Responsibilities - Perform daily trade processing and clearing across Exchanges, custodians, and internal books and records systems. - Execute settlement instructions and margin activities. - Assist in monitoring trade status and resolving exceptions such as failed trades and breaks - Support buy-in avoidance and follow up on outstanding issues. - Timely response to client and internal queries and communication. - Assist with regulatory and client reporting requirements. Requirements - Possess valid Securities specialist and Futures Specialist certificates issued by Taiwan Securities Associations and Chinese National Futures associations. - Presentable, confident and client focused. Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner. - Excellent communications skills in Mandarin and English and ability to present to an audience. - Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Able to follow established procedures and escalate issues appropriately. - Previous experience in Taiwan equities and futures market is value-added. - Knowledge of Operational Risk, Client Money Protection and Funding. - Willingness to learn and quickly adapt to operational processes. Other Qualifications - Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions - Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward - Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner - Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change - Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base - Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world