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Natasha L. — Mid-Level Financial Operations Specialist from South Africa

Natasha L.

Mid-Level Financial Operations Specialist

South Africa 3-6 years
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Natasha L. is a seasoned professional with a robust background in both the banking and finance and education sectors. With a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Financial Management from the University of South Africa and a comprehensive TEFL Level 5 Diploma, she combines financial acumen with educational expertise. Her experience spans nine years in the banking industry at prestigious institutions like Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank, where she excelled as a Market Operations Specialist and Settlement Specialist, focusing on bonds and equities. During her tenure, she supported dealers with confirmations, settlements, and reconciliations while adhering to market cut-off times and managing client accounts. In her educational journey, Natasha has undertaken teaching roles at several international schools, demonstrating her capability in teaching English, Maths, and socio-science to various grade levels. Her professional development is further underscored by practical training such as the TEFL Academy's top-up courses and technical skills in software like Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Enterprise.

Experience

  • English Teacher

    SmartKids International School · 2025 — 2025
    Conducted English, Maths, and Social Science lessons for Kindergarten K3, Grade 3, and Grade 5.
  • English Teacher

    Kids World International School – KWIS · 2025 — 2025
    Taught English/Phonics and Maths to Kindergarten K1, alongside Life Skills and IEYC, plus Maths for Kindergarten K2 and English for Grades 3 and 4.
  • English teaching practicum and Cambodian Cultural Integration

    Smart Start International School · 2025 — 2025
    Completed practicum training focused on English teaching and cultural integration.
  • Market Operations Specialist – Bonds

    Rand Merchant Bank · 2023 — 2024
    Supported Dealers with confirmations, settlements, and reconciliations for all bond products in both local and foreign markets.
  • Settlement Specialist

    Standard Bank · 2023 — 2023
    Managed settlement operations for Bonds and Equities.
  • Test analyst

    Standard Bank · 2023 — 2023
    Participated in the BaNCS V17 replacement project, performing UAT and parallel testing while utilizing SWIFT messages and engaging with JSE, A2X, and STRATE.
  • Settlement Specialist

    Standard Bank · 2019 — 2023
    Oversaw the management of client accounts including foreign and local broker accounts for bond and equity trade settlements, identifying and managing risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Youth Development Committee representative – CIB Operations

    null · 2022 — 2022
    Analyzed budget and financial statements, monitored income and expenditure, conducted bank statement reconciliations, and engaged in fundraising activities.
  • Settlement Specialist

    Standard Bank · 2016 — 2019
    Handled trade processing and monitoring, addressing emails and queries within SLA and market cutoff times.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Financial Management
    University of South Africa · 2019 — 2023
  • National Certificate in Banking
    Cornerstone Institute · 2016 — 2017
  • National Diploma in Financial Management
    Ekurhuleni East College · 2014 — 2015
  • Matric
    Benoni Christian School · — — 2009

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