Associate 1 role for Trade Operations team

Role Overview: As an Associate at Apex Group, you will be responsible for handling trades processing, reference data management, security setups, security pricing, and corporate action events. You must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, and have the ability to connect with stakeholders globally. Your role will involve processing and verifying daily and monthly trades across multiple asset classes, as well as working on process improvement and automation. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing tasks independently, identifying issues, and ensuring accurate and timely deliverables. Key Responsibilities: - Processing and verification of daily and monthly trades across multiple asset classes - Hands-on experience with vendors like Bloomberg, IDC, Refinitiv, Markit, and other reference data providers - Handling various types of trade exceptions and corrective measures in relevant systems - Working closely with vendors to identify and resolve issues; knowledge of API for BBG and Reuters is preferred - Setting up listed securities, OTC securities, including unlisted derivatives, bank debt, and swaps - Processing and verifying daily trades received via secured paths and emails; clearing exceptions on a daily basis - Managing tasks independently with little or no supervision; maintaining a control mindset - Taking responsibility for process improvements and automation - Reviewing corporate actions on portfolio holdings and making necessary corrections - Documenting trade file mapping requirements for clients and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for workflow automation - Maintaining and creating standard operating procedures Qualification Required: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in a financial domain - 5-9 years of experience in trades processing, corporate actions, and security setup - Excellent communication skills - Operational experience in a financial institution will be advantageous - Knowledge of hedge fund administration business and/or industry will be advantageous - Familiarity with Advent Geneva or Paxus applications related to Fund Administration business is advantageous - Flexibility with shift timings - Ability to work under time constraints and handle pressure - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and service commitment - Good understanding of programming in VBA would be a plus Please note that unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and engages directly with exclusive recruitment partners when agency assistance is required.,