Middle Office Asset Servicing Associates

We have several levels of positions open ranging up from 1 or more years in asset servicing middle office functions. Please have prior experience in cash/collateral, OTC, FX operations ideally. Experience in the hedge fund administration space is a huge plus!

• Summary--Under general supervision, responsible for verification, settlement, and life cycle event processing related to client transactions. The Middle Office Asset Servicing function is responsible for security master management, corporate actions and entitlement tracking, OTC derivatives, fixed income and foreign exchange trade processing, trade capture, clearing and settlement, end of day trade match, trade fail management, expiration services and break resolution.

Job Description

• Under general supervision, responsible for verification, settlement, and life cycle event processing related to client transactions. The Middle Office Asset Servicing function is responsible for security master management, corporate actions and entitlement tracking, OTC derivatives, fixed income and foreign exchange trade processing, trade capture, clearing and settlement, end of day trade match, trade fail management, expiration services and break resolution.
• 1. Affirms OTC trades from prior trade date.
• 2. Ensures timely receipt of electronic-based OTC confirmations from trading counterparties.
• 3. Ensures accuracy of transaction agreements and modifications.
• 4. Assists swap confirmation team in covering all OTC products such as total return swaps, equity options, structured equity products, convertible bond options, credit defaults and fixed income products.
• 5. Manages the settlement of swap cash flows associated with OTC products, including unwinds, quarterly fees, resets, and premiums
• 6. Assists in proper operational reflection of OTC trades
• 7. Reviews booking of corporate actions and dividends/coupons to ensure it affects the position properly.
• 8. Assist in developing and implementing projects and software which promote automation and efficiency as well as work with IT in the development/enhancement of trade entry.
• 9. Efficiently identifies and resolves transaction discrepancies between firm and swap counterparties.
• 10. Processes all aspects of periodic resets for vanilla and exotic IRS, CDS, and TRS products.
• 11. Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
• 12. Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees.
• 13. More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas

A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred. Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required-at least 1 year in middle or back office asset servicing operations
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Technical skills / systems knowledge is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person