Job Summary:
As a Trading Services Associate within Market Operations, you will be at the forefront of managing and capturing trading transactions with precision. Your role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our trading activities, which directly impacts our firm's success. You will collaborate with various operations and infrastructure groups, fostering a one-team approach to achieve our goals. This position offers a chance to build a deep understanding of trading structures and contribute to process improvements.
Job responsibilities
- Capture all transactions accurately in the Risk Management Systems.
- Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, ensuring reconciliation checks are performed.
- Collaborate with operations and infrastructure groups to support a unified team approach.
- Perform and sign off on all controls diligently and timely.
- Communicate clearly with support teams for efficient query resolution.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and process improvements.
- Build an in-depth understanding of trading structures from financial and operational perspectives.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Proficiency in derivatives and hedging products (e.g., Interest Rate Swaps, FX, OIS).
- Knowledge of front-to-back operations processes, including confirmations and settlements.
- Understanding of infrastructure groups' key elements (Finance, Market Risk, etc.).
- Strong communication skills for collaborative work and effective challenge.
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Problem-solving, control, and project management skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience in a similar role within the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
- Strong team player with a proactive approach to challenges.