Senior Associates - Middle Office

The candidate will join Middle Office team and will be closely working with Client Service Managers based in Middle East/Europe/Singapore/US regions in connection with the performance of duties related to the Middle Office Trade confirmation and Settlement process. Candidate should possess a good understanding about Capital Market, Derivatives, Corporate Actions, and Hedge/Mutual Funds. Good knowledge in Financial Products is required.

Reporting

The position reports to AVP Middle Office

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the Trade Processing team that includes trade capture, Matching settlement of Securities, FX and Money market instruments.
• Process Global Security transactions on Calypso platform within given deadlines
• Interact with both internal and external stake holders to resolve trade confirmation and settlement queries
• Monitoring of transactions to confirm instructions from the client are processed in a timely and accurate manner thus ensuring timely settlement and accounting
• Ensure that all trades are matched within market/client deadlines
• Ensure client positions are correct and all transactions are processed
• Query resolution in accordance with time frames set out in Client SLA s
• Work with the Custodians and brokers for timely matching and settlement.
• Reporting of exceptions in line with internal control and external client requirements.
• Resolve failed trade queries proactively.
• Escalating exceptions and failed transaction to appropriate stake holders for early resolution.
• Ensure all errors/break down of procedure are documented as per company policy
• Extensive communication with Internal External parties.

Skills Required

• Thorough understanding of all Capital market, Financial Instruments, Investment baking processes and above average accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to deal with high volumes of activity
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to work as team and deliver timely results
• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts

Qualification and Experience:

• Post graduate in Commerce, MBA Finance, CA/CMA/CFA
• 5-8 Years of Hedge/Mutual funds Middle Office Trade Support experience.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly