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. Assists in the training of staff globally.
12. Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function
13. As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
14. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
15. Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
16. Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional 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
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is required
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