Trading Operations Specialist

Securities Operations Specialist

Our client, a large Asia-headquartered securities firm currently growing its European business, is seeking a middle or back office professional with experience in equities and/or MTNs

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-trade processing for Equities and MTNs.
• Resolve and escalate settlement-related queries
• Liaise with counterparties and prime brokers regarding unconfirmed or unsettled trades, escalating issues where necessary
• Complete daily reconciliations and end-of-day (EOD) checklist
• Escalate urgent issues to the Head of Trade Operations
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Accounting and overseas offices
• Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and operational due diligence processes
• Manage the account opening process for securities with clients and their prime brokers

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in middle/back office within a securities broker or asset management firm
• Strong understanding of the trade life cycle and settlement processes
• Knowledge of market regulations and settlement procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail, reliability and ownership of deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Japanese language skills a strong plus

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