Associate, Cash and Collateral Management recruitment
Below is a partial list of duties for this position:
• Manage daily collateral and margin call process across accounts for currencies, futures, and options
• Perform portfolio reconciliations of MTM valuation, minimum threshold amounts, and attendant collateral calls
• Work with counterparties to execute streamlined collateral call processing and resolve any differences
• Monitor cash levels and thresholds for OTC instrument investment across funds
• Provide collateral activity reporting to clients
• Participate in identification and implementation of an automated collateral platform
• Maintain master list of relevant criteria, and ensure compliance with CSA terms and applicable law, as well as client guidelines, regarding credit support obligations and collateral requirements and restrictions
• Engage in identification and execution of cash investment opportunities and processes
• Assess and improve, where necessary, processes and procedures to promote optimal operational efficiencies and assist in the implementation of straight-through business processes
Experience and Education:
• Minimum BA/BS with minimum 3 years financial industry or equivalent academic experience ; buy-side experience is preferred
• Knowledge of global equities, futures, and FX markets, in addition to market practices and regulations
• Working knowledge of cash and collateral management practices, processes, and requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to support real time and market demands
• Capable of working both independently and as an effective team member and demonstrating sound judgment
• Excellent communication and quantitative skills
• Capacity to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize numerous projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Bloomberg API skills; knowledge of Perl, Python, and UNIX desirable