Trade Operations- Senior Associate (Open Ended)

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Processing and verification of daily and monthly trades across multiple asset classes.
• Hands on experience with multiple vendors like Bloomberg , IDC ,Refinitiv, Markit and other reference data providers
• Handling of various types of trade exceptions and corrective measures in the relevant systems
• Working closely with multiple vendors to identify issues, track them and drive their resolution. Knowledge on API for BBG and Reuters is preferred.
• Setup of Listed securities, OTC securities, including unlisted derivatives, bank debt and swaps. Take Lead on process improvement and automation.
• Processing and verification of daily trades received via secured paths and mails. Check for the exceptions and clear them on daily basis.
• Manage assigned tasks independently with little or no supervision. Have a control mindset and be alert to issues and risks that have impact on process.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills. Organized and detail oriented, Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Knowledge on Corporate actions, Dividends, Splits, Spin offs etc.
• Role requires Strong knowledge on various asset types like equity, Fixed income securities, Derivatives. Bank loans will be an added advantage..
• Review of corporate actions on portfolio holdings and necessary correction and posting of exceptions.
• Documentation of trade file mapping requirements for existing and new clients, and working with various internal groups (Analytics, Client Services) and external client if needed, to automate reference data/trade workflows.
• Maintenance and creation of standard Operating Procedures

Qualification & Experience required

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in a financial domain
• 5 -9 Years of experience in Trades processing, corporate action and security setup
• Excellent Communication skills
• Operational experience in a financial institution will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund administration business and/or industry will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge Advent Geneva, or Paxus applications related to the Fund Administration business, or both, will be a strong advantage.
• Flexible with shift timings
• Ability to work under time constraints and handle pressure
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation & service commitment
• Good understanding of programming in VBA would be good plus.
• Strong Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to work under pressure with changing priorities
• Disclaimer : Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.