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