Middle Office Analyst -Hedge Fund Services, Cash & FX, Limerick 10 Months Role This person will be a part of a client service team focusing on the middle office function.
As the primary client contact for cash functions, back office settlements and foreign exchange markets The successful candidate will learn to take ownership of responsibilities and achieving objectives.
Team focus and the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment is essential.
This person is proactive in resolving complex queries and demonstrates exemplary follow-through.
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision while paying special attention to detail.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and works well with partner areas.
Familiarity with SWIFT and FX markets, products and settlements is extremely beneficial.
Principal Responsibilities Support the daily processing of cash flow requests by clients.
This includes: Ensuring proper AML checks have been performed on the instruction, executing payments per established controls and with authorized instruction from clients, confirming payment settlements and details, and posting all cash related transactions made on behalf of clients.
Work with clients to resolve cash breaks and issues related to wire payments.
Manage the daily processing and settlement of FX transactions (spot, forwards, options) for clients.
Perform trade matching and affirmation for FX trades on trade date between the client and its counterparties.
Communicate trade discrepancies to internal partners and assist in resolving mismatches between the client and its counterparties.
Assist in the development of a scalable, controlled and transparent cash processing work flow for all Cash & FX activity.
Effectively communicate with IT to test and implement development and enhancements of our Cash & FX offering.
Coordinate connectivity with clients banks, custodians and prime brokers through SWIFT.
Administer the implementation process for new clients and effectively communicate status to internal partners.
Escalate issues and signoff on daily process requirements.
Work on building out procedures and ensure good understanding across the team on each clients specific needs Work with the Implementation Project Manager to ensure smooth on boarding of new clients.
Participate in presentation to both prospective and existing clients.
Assist clients both internally and externally with any FX and Cash queries Skills / Experience Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures, familiar with financial markets and instruments beneficial Excellent written and oral communication skills Client service experience an advantage Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a demanding and fast growing department Project management experience an advantage.
Skills: Middle Office Cash fx