Fixed Income Settlements Analyst

The Company

Robert Half Financial Services is working with an established specialist asset manager to identify a Fixed Income Settlements Analyst. This hire will work within the Fixed Income Operations team. The firm have staff working in London, the US, Asia, a healthy AUM. This is a great opportunity for someone that is sharp, motivated and ready for their next Fixed Income Operations role.

The Role

Robert Half Financial Services is working with an established specialist asset manager to identify a Fixed Income Settlements Analyst. The role is for a 6-month period, covering maternity and looking for an immediate start. There is strong possibility that the role could be extended for another 6-months too. The chosen candidate should have 1- 2 years Fixed Income Settlements, or Fixed Income Trade Processing background and any experience within Emerging Market Settlements would be highly advantageous. The team supports trade settlements and trade support across all the major and emerging markets and for a global client base. The Settlements team's responsibility is to cover all of the daily workload but will initially be expected to focus on FX Fixed Income trade confirmations/settlement setting up Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) for new markets and new accounts.·? To provide the admin. work behind all the Bond, FFX, Repo and TBA, trades which have been executed within the company to ensure trades are settled on value date (and trades are matched on a T+1 deadline)·? Investigate discrepancies and failed trades with Custodians and Counterparties·? Respond to and process Corporate Actions (as per instruction of PMs)·? Set up SSIs for new accounts and new markets·? Perform ad-hoc tasks as requested by department manager(s), clients and PMs.·? Adhere to job procedures·? Escalate any matters to your line manager that you would reasonably believe may potentially impact upon the firm or any client relationship.Familiarity with the following systems including ALERT, CTM, CMBS products or Emerging Market domestic settlements would be an advantage. Due to the size of the company and team it is important that the chosen candidate has good communication skills and has a friendly and professional nature. Please can you only apply if you are either immediately available, or on a 1- week notice period and HAVE the relevant Fixed Income experience.

Salary Benefits

£28 k - £35 k pa pro-rata'd. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

June 14, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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