Analyst, Investment Ops - Public / Trade Support

Scope and Responsibilities

Confirming Bond / Equity / and FX transaction on industry standard confirmation platforms across all of Oaktree s Strategies;
Identifying and raising trade exceptions promptly using Oaktree s OMS in conjunction with confirmation platforms; Monitor settlement of all trades and ensure timely resolution of any failing transaction. Communicating settling information clearly and concisely to counterparties and custodians Compiling and monitoring trade fails across all custodian banks; Sending EOD status reports on unconfirmed trading activity Supporting FX netting / FX NPV activities Analyzing and resolving cash breaks connected to trade settlements Drafting SPO instructions to custodian banks to clear settlement breaks Adhering to Oaktree s escalation protocols for relevant tasks Completing KPIs for various internal stakeholders department managers Assisting in other ad hoc post trade processing activities as needed

Experience Required

3+ years relevant operations experience; specific expertise and knowledge of trade confirmation and trade settlement
Experience working with industry confirmation utilities such as DTCC CTM / ITP Trade Suite and FX Settlement Center. Experience understanding trade flow / post trade processing / and navigating custodian portals Experience using common industry communication protocols such as SWIFT, manual directives, custodian portals for cash instruction. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills Good understanding of EMEA & US Markets and an ability to prioritize issues appropriately

Personal attributes

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Strong initiative and a self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision; Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks; Operates with a risk-oriented mindset; Flexible and team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

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