Trade Lifecycle Associate I - Settlements

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As a Trade Lifecycle Associate I within the Settlements team, you will be responsible in providing support to the day-to-day operations for settlement/transaction processing for trades received from global and domestic clients. and ensure error free operations and identify and escalate any exceptions. As a Manager, you will ensure compliance with the firms policies and standard operating procedures (SOP), identify opportunities for process efficiency and implement in a controlled manner (highlight recurring issues/question rationale behind each process and understand cascading impacts); and exhibit effective communication with key stakeholders. You will also participate in training opportunities; enhance your skill set of the various processes within the department and cross train colleagues on individual processes.

Job responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility is to provide the supervisory support, in the day to day management of the business deliverables of the team, such as release of trade instructions, reopening and settlement of trades from the core settlement systems, inventory/position management and inter-company reconciliation prior to settlement date, among others.
• Accountability for service quality of the team. Ensure operational procedures are followed and that tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide first level of supervision to the staff during business hours.
• Support the process Vice President in their mission to provide top quality operations in support of this global business.
• Ensure that procedures are documented and that the documentation is updated periodically.
• Identify requirements for additional controls
• Investigate and escalate any issues
• Provide daily/weekly statistics
• Assist in appraisals
• Participate in global and local projects including new business, system enhancements and market rule changes.
• Participate in process re-engineering to enhance efficiency and controls 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• At least 6 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services/ Treasury environment or related function. 
• Experience in Asset Servicing and Trade Management & Settlements.
• Strong communication, organization and leadership skills. 
• Able to provide coaching and guidance on all aspects necessary processes.
• Strong Control & Audit mindset and understanding of policies/regulations in the industry
• Good relationship-building and time management skills
• Knowledge on equities, warrants, bonds and thorough knowledge about trade life cycle.
• Flexibility to work on holidays / extended working hours on high volume days, if required.
• Ability to work under dynamic environment and under pressure to meet deadlines and productivity/quality goals.
• Good PC skills including Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).
• Graduate or Post Graduate with relevant experience in Banking and Financial Services/ Treasury environment

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• CFA/FRM will have an added advantage but not necessary
• Experience of Funding management and forecasting, payment processing preferable.