Professional Vacancies 

Develop, operate and maintain all necessary department control processes, policies and records.

Assist the Head of Business Continuity in planning, management and execution of Business Continuity administration and exercises.

Manage and administer the team iModus messaging platform – take lead responsibility for UK and US Cordon Emergency Access Schemes and the US Government Emergency Telecommunications Schemes

Provide project support for all Premises and Security related projects, including assisting in preparation of scorecards and minutes of meetings as required.

Assist in the maintenance of risk and issues logs for programmes.

Assist the compliance manager in compilation of monthly security reports and statistics for the BRC and other meetings as required.

Track and chase closure on Internal Audit and related requests from our regulators 

Support the CS&BCO and his direct reports with general duties and administration as required. 

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and competent Associate within our Compliance function to performing a variety of AML/OFAC compliance related tasks. The focus of the position is to implement key features of the Group’s anti-money laundering and OFAC policies and procedures such as the monitoring of activity for possible suspicious activity and or potential OFAC violations

Typical duties include but are not restricted to the following: OFAC and AML investigations; gathering of annual AML documents and monitoring of customer activity.

Conducting KYC due diligence, enhanced due diligence, data mining and research as directed by more senior members of the Compliance team as appropriate. You will also be responsible for completing all administration associated with due diligence, such as drafting reports and accompanying notes, In addition you will have the opportunity to get involved in special projects associated with AML/OFAC. Including revisions and drafting of various AML/OFAC Manuals and other legal documentation.

For more information please see the attached job description

AML-OFAC Compliance NY Job Description.doc

The sucessful applicant will assist in the drafting and updating of various Compliance Policies and Procedures for the entities within the CLS Group (including BSA/KYC/OFAC policies and procedures)

Participate in the implementation and monitoring of various Compliance Programs and in scheduling of training sessions.

You will also hold responsibility for obtaining mandatory sign off of notes to files, memorandums; AML documents and regulatory filings from the Senior AML/OFAC Manager and Director of Compliance.

For more information please see the attached job description

Based in the UK, the successful candidate will manage security work-streams and projects to ensure cost effective, industry best practice security standards and technologies are implemented commensurate with risk and regulatory requirements across the Group. Responsibilities include security testing of internal of CLS infrastructure and business applications as defined by the CLS Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration testing programme.

The purpose of the role is to provide technical security related support to CLS projects from inception through to successful implementation.

Typical duties will include supporting Security Vulnerability Assessments Penetration Testing of CLS systems and networks. Implementation of procedural, operational and technical Security Architecture enhancements. Monitoring and responding to security event alerts, support the CLS incident management process. The role also supports the implementation of mitigating controls for Linux and AIX platforms.

 To find out more information please see the Full Job Description IT Security Analyst.doc

As a detailed subject matter expert with FX you will be the main technical and execution point of contact for a group of Settlement Members. You will be responsible for client satisfaction and engagement through initiation, management and execution to develop and support the strategy and business priorities for CLS and its members. You will be responsible for providing relevant market intelligence, ensuring your industry knowledge is articulated and communicated clearly to our members and within the Relationship Management function.

You will also play a key role managing the technical sales support and on-boarding implementation process for new Members/shareholders.

To be successful in the role it is anticipate that you will already have exposure to CLS, with a record of successfully working with Members, or strong practical experience within a senior, customer-facing role in financial services (significant hands on experience gained within a similar, with experience including sales support/on-boarding, similar and a deep knowledge of FX settlements/Operations is essential for this role)

In conjunction with the Director of Relationship Management develop a strategy and execution plan that assures regional CLS client engagement and represents thought leadership, proactive anticipation of market issues and a level of market and client engagement reflective of the  CLS systemically important/Financial Markets Infrastructure role.  This is measured by the achievement of the annual goals for the individual. 

Work with the Director, RM to address and manage the technical aspects of services or implementation of CLS initiatives ensuring well co-ordinated communication on commercials, pricing, industry initiatives, or research on new product concepts.

Collaborate with the Director RM in the lifecycle engagement process for new products / new services/new membership through provision of detailed technical knowledge and project support for implementation. Ensure tracking and pipeline reporting, in collaboration with the Director RM, of sales activities relating to banks in the portfolio.

 Responsible for pro-active client engagement, ensuring Member activities, action and deadlines are identified, communicated and adhered to. 

The primary purpose focus of the role is to support the management of the on-boarding process for new Members/Shareholders, Products and Services to CLS.

As co-ordinator of the on boarding process, under the direction of the Head of Account Management, you will be the point person in CLS for managing the lifecycle of client on-boarding.  Your support to the team will be invaluable as we further promote and continually increase client satisfaction with our Member Banks

Typically you will be responsible for supporting the Relationship Management team (RM) in the driving and tracking of the processes required to on-board a new Member and/or product or service, these duties include but are not limited to acting as the key contact for internal and external stakeholders with respect to on-boarding. 

Ensuring the RM‘s adhere to compliance with on-boarding processes and responsibilities.

Development, tracking and maintainence of on-boarding checklists forto be reported on at both the summary and detailed levels.

Ensure clear and relevant reporting on on-boarding status, linked to sales life cycle reporting formats.  

Co-ordinate with Relationship Manager to ensure tracking is clear, progress is validated and pipeline reporting is correct and being managed actively if/when necessary by relevant accountable team member.

For more information please see the attached Onboarding Associate Job Description

As a Senior Relationship Manager in our Business Development Group you will be the main point of contact for a group of Settlement Members. Your main focus will be to promote and develop the CLS brand, service and new products to the member accounts within the respective territories.  You will assume responsibility for ensuring contacts, relationships and member plans are developed to support the core elements of CLS 2.0 and that the plans and market intelligence are relevant and communicated to CLS in a structured way.

To be sucessful in the role you will have a proven track record in developing and maintaining senior contacts and networks with members and industry colleagues and will have managed senior client relationships, either in a financial services organisation or from a supplier to financial services organisations such as market infrastructures or utilities.

A detailed understanding of Foreign Exchange, payments, treasury and cash management combined with a understanding of trading, PB, clearing and exchanges, futures, and liquidity management practices is highly desirable 

Typical duties include (but are not limited to)

Business Development

Identifying targets and prospects within the pre and post development lifecycles of our initiatives.  Actively engage with the market to validate appetite for functional needs fit for purpose and business case.