FMI Operations Specialist

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FMI Operations Specialist 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 be responsible for processing and calculating corporate actions and working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Your day-to-day will include: Processing and calculating corporate action events Reconciling financial systems and completing operational tasks Supporting system testing and validation activities Identifying issues and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations This is a fixed term role through to September 2027 . This role will require periodic after-hours availability and may also require 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 and Tikanga. Ngā painga - What we can offer you The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits Come join us if you want to make an impact Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand. 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: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz . Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested? Check out the job description for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role. Applications for this role close at midnight on Thursday 4th June 2026 . Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you'll be a great fit for this role and authentically