Trade Processing Analyst
Charlotte. NC - hybrid
12 months+
Responsibilities:
• Full post execution support for all equity trading activity; products include:
o US and Japanese Primary Offerings (domestic and global) and Secondary Trading
o Convertible Bonds (both Primary and Secondary)
o Foreign Currency Forwards
o ADR
• Allocations are completed timely on trade date
• Ensure client accounts are set up in each relevant system
• Work with Tokyo Office to facilitate their market making needs (will require partial coverage on US Holidays)
• Proactive management and timely escalation of emerging risks/issues to relevant stakeholders and senior management
• Preparation of departmental metrics and reports as required
• Proactive mitigation of risk by reviewing and strengthening procedures and identifying opportunities for process enhancement
• Assistance with internal and external reviews focusing on operational processes
• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders (including but not limited to Front Office, Technology, Compliance and Risk) to deliver against targeted business strategies and initiatives
• Assistance with projects/initiatives related to enhancing current processes and controls, including planning and implementation
• Ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned
Core Competencies/Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills
• High level customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting key stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight timelines
• Ability to identify and assess problems, determine the root cause and propose recommendations and/or solutions
• Ability to utilize independent judgement and decision making to handle departmental issues within assigned authority
• Track record of delivering process efficiency gains
• Project management experience and/or related qualification
• Ability to multitask and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services
• 2+ years of experience working in a trade support capacity
• BA/BS preferably in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Proficiency in Bloomberg TOMS, Pershing Netx360, or Client IMPACT and ULLINK
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel