Trade Operations Specialist

Our client is looking to add an experienced Trading Operations Specialist to their team. Duties as the Trading Operations Specialist include:

* Hands-on, day-to-day responsibility for domestic and international trade confirmation and settlement.
* Monitor unmatched and failed trades and collaborate with broker/dealers, custodians and traders to resolve on a timely basis.
* Reconcile daily Average Price Account through Prime Broker's proprietary system, Net Exchange Advisor, to identify trade exceptions and collaborate with Prime Broker to resolve. 
* Reconcile daily DTC Exception Report to identify U.S. trade issues and collaborate with broker/dealers and custodians to resolve trade exceptions. 
* Perform post trade matching for International trades using the BBH/Omgeo Connect System. Identify trade exceptions and collaborate with broker/dealers and custodians to resolve.  
* Generate and distribute daily trading activity and monitoring reports. 
* Develop an in-depth knowledge of Macgregor Trade Order Management System, Advent's AXYS portfolio accounting system, BBH/Omgeo Trade Communication and Management Systems, Omgeo Alert and all other systems necessary to carry out daily responsibilities.
* Create, maintain and help to improve operational processes and procedures.
* Participate in projects and complete other special duties as assigned.

Nice to have's:

* Experience with trade support, securities clearance, and settlement processes.
* Experience with the Omgeo product suite including Connect, Alert, Oasys, or CTM.
* Experience with a trade order management system such as the ITG Macgregor trade entry system.
* Experience with a portfolio accounting system such as Advent's AXYS.
* Knowledge of DTCC and/or overseas market practices.
* Knowledge of  SWIFT.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
* 2-5 years experience in investment operations (back or middle office), investment industry or related experience preferred.
* Solid verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
* Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.
* Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment.
* Self starter with the ability to solve complex problems.
* Strong client service and team oriented focus.
* Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Competitive salary + bonus, excellent benefits.

October 23, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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