Job Description

Must have skillsets :  Equity, Capital Market, Financial production knowledge, Fixed Income instruments, Mutual Fund concepts, Reconciliation

 

Mode of interview – In Person

 

Client y is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

 

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Client can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

 

Operations is one of the largest divisions in the firm and has diverse responsibilities, including correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating all operational risks, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and e-solutions. Throughout, the Operations department continually seeks ways to improve while actively supporting the development of new businesses, structures and markets.

 

Client IM Operations:

This Operations group supports the equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative businesses for Client Investment Management, providing middle-office services including portfolio manager support, client services, portfolio transitions, security reference data management, trades settlement and performance and attribution analysis. Client IM Operations also provides mutual fund support, derivative processing, and counterparty and credit event management

 

India Portfolio Services:

India Portfolio Services provides support to the India Trading desk for trades executed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Markets. The team also provides support to the London, SG and NY Portfolio Services team for activities related to Trade & Cash Management and Reconciliation oversight.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for day to day tasks, resolution of issues, as well as longer term projects. •        Required to perform oversight of all internal and external deliverables •        Track service provider’s timeliness and accuracy of their deliverables and escalate issues to Global Oversight Teams.

• Actively support cash maintenance function across assigned strategies and work with State Street IMS, Trading team and external counterparties/custodians to ensure sufficient funds are available on settlement date.

•        Response to all Investment Team, Trading and Functional team queries. •        Ensure timely review and escalation of failed trades and Overdraft reports •        Liaising for Processing of Broker Claims and Trade Errors with Internal teams •        Liasing with internal teams on CSDR payments and ensure timely completion of underlying tasks

Skills looking for:

•        Strong organizational skills and an orientation toward strict attention to detail. •        Communicates actively and is accessible to staff. Discusses decisions and problems candidly. •        Demonstrated success working in a high volume, high intensity environment and an ability to get closure on issues promptly. •        Proven record of collaborating with colleagues across geographic and functional boundaries. •        Excellent oral and written communication skills. •        Professional and decisive with outstanding business judgment. •        Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office. •        Demonstrates Commitment to Control and Risk Management. •        Drives Performance, Productivity and Execution. •        Demonstrates Teamwork and Builds Networks.

Experience / Knowledge Required:

•        Ideal candidate should have up to 4-6 years of experience in Investment Management Operations and have exposure to Equity and Fixed Income products •        Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred) and demonstrated, proven experience in Financial Services Operations or similar role.