Treasury Operations Handbook (fourth Edition)

Book excerpt: A practical guide to Treasury Back Office (Operations) for industry professionals and ACI (The Financial markets Association) Operations Certificate New Version (November 2020) candidates. The ACI Operations Certificate New Version syllabus has been designed to cover the basic competence skills for new entrants in roles of Back and Middle Office environments, as a well-trained and efficiently organised Treasury Operations Department is essential to complete every financial markets transaction. This Department provides a vital service to the Front Office by ensuring that all funds flow in a timely and correct manner and that all necessary documentation is completed. Taking into consideration the wider job function of staff in the Treasury Operations Department, the Syllabus has been built to provide a benchmark for competency in all aspects of the operations and settlement processes. It aims to test candidates' knowledge of the underlying instruments involved in the international financial markets, the processes for efficient settlements and related basic financial calculations. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate appreciation of the scope, importance and the role of the Treasury Operations Department, particularly in ensuring an autonomous and independent service to the Front Office. The ACI qualification and therefore this book, is designed for: recent entrants (0-24 months) to the Treasury Operations department (Back Office) and Support staff in other areas providing a service to the Treasury/Dealing Room, financial institution and corporate treasury personnel, Middle office and operations personnel, Compliance and risk officers, Internal and external auditors, Product control staff and Vendors.