FMI Operations Specialist

2-year fixed term opportunity through to August 2028 Auckland or Wellington based role Join our supportive collaborative team Te tūranga - The role Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of key payment systems that enable timely settlement of transactions between financial institutions. As an FMI Operations Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of New Zealand's financial market infrastructure services. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll contribute to a wide range of operational activities, including: Supporting the day-to-day operation of NZClear, ESAS, and Corporate Actions servicesProcessing operational activities and transactions accurately and within required timeframesReconciling financial systems and completing key operational controls and checksSupporting system testing, implementation, and validation activitiesInvestigating issues and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencyWorking closely with internal teams, participants, registries, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service deliveryContributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high operational standards This role may require periodic after-hours availability and on-call support. Ō pūkenga - About you To succeed in this role, you will bring: Proven experience and understanding of the ESAS/NZClear environment and its dependencies Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated use of macro-enabled spreadsheets Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Collaboration and teamwork A proactive mindset Ko wai matou - Who we are 'We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. 'We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori. Ngā painga - What we can offer you 'additional'leave options a wellness package public transport subsidy generous parental leave provisions fitness passport learning and development opportunities access to'numerous'social,'networking'and sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here:'www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits ' The anticipated appointment range for this role is $70,411 - $82,146 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience). Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments. Check out the position description or for more information email: [email protected] Applications close: Sunday 16th August. #J-18808-Ljbffr