Location: Gurugram, HR Workplace Type: Onsite
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Associate/ Associate to join our operations department. As a key member of the Reconciliations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reconciliation of cash, trade, and position data between internal accounting systems and external custodians/banks. This role involves working across various asset classes, including Equities, Bonds, Mutual funds, Capital Markets and derivatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of investment banking operations, reconciliation processes, and excellent analytical skills. You will contribute to maintaining data integrity, adhering to service level agreements (SLAs), and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a leading financial institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring quality and time-efficient production of reconciliations across all asset classes.
- Completing all process tasks accurately and within established deadlines.
- Responding to data queries and providing timely support to stakeholders.
- Escalating critical issues to the Department Head/Lead to ensure seamless process flow.
- Providing ideas to remove complexity and increase productivity through process improvement and lean methodologies.
- Actively contributing to the documentation of procedures and work instructions.
- Engaging positively with stakeholders and maintaining a high level of service.
- Ensuring data integrity and strict adherence to SLAs.
- Owning, coordinating, and delegating work as required.
- Collaborating across functions to identify root causes of breaks and contribute to finding resolutions.
- Monitoring and resolving reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Participating in system testing and implementation of new reconciliation tools.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of reconciliation procedures and controls.
- Contributing to the training and development of junior team members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in Investment Banking is essential.
- Strong knowledge of various market asset classes (Equities, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Derivatives).
- Solid understanding of the end-to-end flow of Reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Familiarity with reconciliation software and systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
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