About this role
Role Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of post trade processing from point of execution to clearing and settlement. Ability to work in a team, learn quickly and retain knowledge is essential. Minimum 2 years relevant experience required
Middle Office:
• Provide first line support for Broker queries relating to trade confirmation, clearing and settlement of trades in Listed Derivatives and FX.
• Be proactive in resolving all settlement issues which arise.
• Be a key contact to clients’ middle office teams.
• Be a key contact to the firms Clearer
• Responsible for post trade processing through our internal systems.
• Responsible for reconciliation of trading activity and cash movements to Clearer
• Responsible for reconciling trade data with exchanges.
• Responsible to provide intraday and end of day reports to head of desks and partners.
• Responsible for maintaining a variety of system static data points.
• Set up new broker accounts and controls at relevant exchanges and with clearing broker.
• Escalate any issue to the relevant Middle Office Team Leader or Head of Operations.
IT:
• Responsible for the maintenance of the internal tools
• Responsible for understanding any new requirements of each desk.
• Assisting in testing new internal software.
• Root cause analysis of current and legacy systems and processes to propose improvements
• Root cause analysis of recurring problems to help build efficient solutions.
Key Skills:
• Strong Communication skills (verbal and written). The role will require constant communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong team player - good ability to work with others and support other team members.
• Self sufficient - able to work effectively in a hybrid working set up
• Technical skills would be well received but not essential
o VBA
o Python
o Power Automate
• Organisational skills (ability to prioritise)
• Deal with fast paced environment