Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

 

  • Perform key processes to ensure that risk matches the books and records of the Firm.
  • Monitor and support the trade life cycle activities for products like Bonds, Futures and Options.
  • Perform daily reconciliations and resolve trade breaks with relevant teams liaising with Front Office, Back Office (Finance, Clearing & Settlement) and IT Teams.
  • To perform pre-matching activities of the trades and settlement process to minimize failures.
  • Identify and Implement Process improvements and Automation activities by collaborating with Front Office, Risk team, Operations, and IT to streamline the process.
  • Ensure aged breaks are escalated and resolved within the defined SLA’s
  • Control Functions include trade exception monitoring, accuracy of books and records, Position dealership reporting for Rates/Credits/Debt Issuance desk.

Skills required (essential)

  • Strong Analytical, Problem-Solving, Risk Management skills.
  • Strong Communication (Writing and Verbal) Skills. Effective interaction with others across departments and regions.
  • Ability to work independently and multitask efficiently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and/or other relevant applications
  • Adaptability in learning new businesses and processes.
  • Strategic thinking and Process improvements using latest technology tools.
  • 4-5 Years of experience in Fixed Income operations.

Skills desired

Operations Competence Framework

 

 

Associate

Learns about the industry and the Firm while contributing to the daily operations of the department.

 

 

DEFINITION

Commercial / Business Orientation

Guardianship

Consistently highlights problems and errors to Manager. Based on their developing knowledge, judges when an issue is a potential problem and will raise it to their supervisor. Prepared to voice their concerns to Senior Management. Acting as a point of escalation for issues raised by internal / external clients

Client Skills

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all clients they support.

Functional Knowledge

Job Skills

Understands fundamental components of position and how it relates to workflow.  Seeks to understand the system itself. Demonstrates broader knowledge of work systems.

Business / Product Knowledge

Demonstrate expert business knowledge concepts. Understands the role and objectives of the department and the functions of other divisions. Interested in learning how business/products are created.

Technology

Knows how the systems link to each other. Maintains data integrity; understands system process flow and the implication of a break in the process.

Size and Type of Role

Defined by the complexity and breadth of the role.  Where the role demands a high level of specialized knowledge, complexity will be evaluated by considering length of time to reach full mastery.  Role must be developed or identified for the next level.

Professional Skills

Integrity

Takes responsibility for own actions. Learns from own and others' experiences. Shares own knowledge where appropriate. Looks for innovative ways to be more efficient. Uses the utmost discretion in dealing with sensitive/confidential information

Planning & Control

Agrees on requirements of role and development objectives with manager. Works accurately, independently and quickly to meet deadlines. Knows what is important and prioritizes accordingly.  Prepared to question others on their timeframes. Provides status on assigned tasks. Is prepared to raise issues & ask questions when necessary.

Communication

Writes and speaks clearly and concisely. Listens to others. Determines the importance of an issue when deciding who to involve in communications.  Keeps others informed.

Teamwork

Puts in the necessary time or effort to meet team objectives. Builds effective relationships within own group.  Appreciates and respectful of varying cultures within the organization.  Shows some interest in understanding what is happening with other teams.

Managing People

N/A

Leadership

Promotes own ideas and is able to sell the benefits to others.

New Professional competencies

Analysis & Judgment

Retrieves appropriate facts.  Notices gaps, risks, errors and changes in data/information.  Checks the facts.  

Drive & Resilience

Incorporates sustained performance

Takes full accountability for completing a task to expectations. Confident in resolving issues.  Knows when to ask for help. Stays calm under pressure.

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