Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Trade Operations Analyst to join our team. As a key member of the Global Middle Office, you will play a critical role in facilitating the confirmation and settlement of security and currency transactions with brokers and custodian banks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure timely and accurate completion of trade confirmation and settlement processes, reporting, and inquiry responses for FX and equity activities.
* Maintain a full understanding of our organizational structure, information flow, and internal systems, as well as industry knowledge pertaining to trading and settlement of equity, fixed income, and foreign currency exchanges.
* Identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues or potential operational risk that may arise and effectively communicate with any party involved.
Requirements:
* 3-5 years of financial services experience, preferably with exposure to Custody Operations and/or Trade/Fixed Income Life Cycle management.
* 2 years of experience in Trade Life Cycle, Settlements, or Fails, with FX experience an advantage.
* Experience with OMGEO Alert, CTM, CLS, OMS, MISYS preferred.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Detailed knowledge of market settlement practices.
* Operational knowledge in FX and Fixed Income settlements.
* Proficient skills in various software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
* Working knowledge of agile methodologies.
* Strong time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong data analytical skills.
Impact on the Organization:
1. The Global Middle Office acts as a servicing centre for our organization globally, facilitating the confirmation and settlement of security and currency transactions with brokers and custodian banks.
2. Trade Operations provides trade support to our domestic and international equity, fixed income, high yield, and foreign exchange trading desks located in various locations.