Global Asset Management Firm
Our client is a leading independent global asset management firm.
The company is highly successful managing risk across it’s a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, property and private capital.
Headquartered in London, they are one of Europe’s largest investment managers.
Responsibilites
- Ensure that all Derivative trades executed by the business have been captured accurately and completely by the Middle office for confirmation, risk, PL and settlement processes in all systems ( including T0, DTCC and Swapswire)
- Work closely with dealers and fund managers to ensure timely and efficient resolution of trade queries
- Work with investment teams to improve their understanding and interpretation of data used within The client’s systems
- Assist with resolving Derivatives issues and queries across operational areas
- Understand the structure of each non-generic trade, working closely with IT and the business to ensure the smooth transition of new exotic trades
- Develop an understanding of all derivative products and how they are treated across their respective systems
- Review controls and develop exception reports for electronic affirmation and confirmation systems
- Work with data administration team to ensure accurate set up of Derivatives (both OTC and ETD)
- Assist in the collateral management process
- Responsibility for overseeing all aspects of derivatives pricing and valuations to ensure regulatory and mandate adherence
- Maintain and develop policies and procedures to identify and correct errors (arising from manual input, security set-up, linkage breaks, systems failure or third party input), investigating the reasons behind material variations and taking corrective action
Key Skills Required
- Relevant industry qualifications, IAQ, IMC are desirable
- Previous financial services experience is essential
- A thorough understanding of investment management process and operations / clearing of derivatives
- Product knowledge across the full range of Fixed Income and Equity derivative instruments – both ETD and OTC
- Knowledge of ISDA / CSA and OTC Pricing is required
- Knowledge of Charles River and Hiport would be an advantage
- Experience of the DTCC / T0, Markitwire and Collateral Management
- Previous experience of working on a number of different projects
- Good knowledge of Microsoft packages
Required Competencies
- Ability to deal confidently with fund managers and other investment professionals
- Good communication skills, both written and spoken with the ability to interact effectively at all levels
- Good organisational skills
- Solution orientated and a “can do” approach to resolving problems, with the ability to question and understand detail behind numbers and processes
- Logical and lateral thinker
- Attention to detail
- Team player and willing to accept responsibility
To apply, please call 0207 112 8189 or email jobs@chrispinhunter.com
October 11, 2012
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