Core Operations, Associate 2

Overview

As a Global Cash Operations Associate, you will complete day-to-day processing activities for assigned clients and portfolios while working with global Centres of Excellence, Client Operations teams, business unit Shared Service teams and Joint Venture operations teams.

What you'll do

• Understand the settlement process and analyse clearing house activities for DTC, DTCC, CREST and Euroclear to ensure pre- and post-settlements are properly followed.
• Analyse fax and electronic instructions received from the sales and trading desk and validate them with static data.
• Perform reconciliation and enrichment processes.
• Work with team members, shared services and Client Operations to ensure seamless processing according to fund policies.
• Remain familiar with back-up procedures when system applications or transmission problems arise.
• Support research and resolution of exceptions and inquiries.
• Create Prime Broker relationships and liaise as necessary to seek assistance with exception resolution.
• Identify unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report or escalate it in accordance with corporate policy and relevant operating procedures.
• Work with internal settlements and reconciliation teams to analyse trade booking, trade capturing, validation, enrichment and amendments for adherence to market guidelines and internal cut-offs.
• Apply understanding of the trade life cycle, ISITC, IFSA, TMPG and GBP guidelines, Claims flow, NOSTRO and payment systems including MT202, Fed wire and CREST.
• Use different Swift messages, including MT299, MT300, MT199, MT399 and MT546, and understand their usage.
• Initiate client, counterparty and third-party calls.
• Work on process improvement projects.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree with business-related coursework or a B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 year of related custody and/or fund accounting experience.
• Strong computer competence, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accuracy and detail orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a deadline-oriented environment.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.