Senior Associate - Cash Equity settlement

Job Description

Position Purpose Primary responsibilities of the team includes: Settlement of Security transactions and associated products in a timely and cost effective manner Timely investigation of nostro and depot breaks Collectively working towards mitigation of operational and reputational risk by escalating in a timely and efficient manner Liaising with clients, brokers / counterparties and other internal support functions for smooth settlement of trades Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities Responsible for the settlement of Security transactions associated products booked in Calypso, on a timely and cost effective basis by: Ensuring all trades are instructed, matched settled on a timely basis Sufficient additional priority given to failing trades / Aged trades Working to reduce fails and/or potential fails by means of pairing off or partialing down deliveries Minimizing fails by means of partial deliveries where possible Pre-matching trades in a daily basis Ensure sufficient intimation is sent to Cash Management team to manage funding for trades Contributing Responsibilities Contribute to the overall successful running of the settlement department: By maintaining close relationships with all stake holders escalating problems to relevant teams promptly where when required By maintaining good working relationships with domestic agents and custodians By communicating with, and assisting, other operational departments where needed Contribute to the minimisation of settlement costs operational risk: By becoming more risk aware and by following the procedures or Compliance rules that are in place to mitigate operational or reputational risk Take swift actions in case of potential market risks (buyins, corporate actions, etc) Using the available escalation matrix when operational risk is detected Ensuring direct Managers are kept informed of any potential problems issues where appropriate. Technical Behavioral Competencies Ability to analyze, organize and report efficiently Flexibility on working methods and changing international environment Rigorous and reactive in order to face pressure and reach excellence anytime Diligently follow the set procedures and Compliance policies Knowledge of financial markets and products, and easiness/expertise in dealing with Excel. Specific Qualifications (if required) Skills Referential Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills) Ability to collaborate / Teamwork Adaptability Client focused Decision Making Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Ability to understand, explain and support change Analytical Ability Ability to develop and adapt a process Ability to develop and leverage networks Choose an item. Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Experience Level At least 5 years Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)