Global Custody Settlements, Emerging Lead

Basic purpose:

The Senior Associate acts as a liaison between the different client/IM service teams and the Subcustodians/Depositories to ensure the proper settlement of security and cash transactions.

A senior member of a team handling a variety of tasks associated with the settlement of international securities and cash. This role may also focus on specific duties pertaining to more complex issues and projects within a given team such as, corporate initiatives or market specific requirements.

Responsibilities:

• As a senior member of an operations team, candidate will provide support and control for various financial markets.
• Provide training to team members.
• Assist in coordinating/demonstrating requested material/process for internal/external audits.
• Assist Managers by prioritizing the workload and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Provide support related to time critical settlement activity.
• As needed, perform functions of other team members.
• As needed, process and/or resolve complex operational issues.
• Promote and ensures all direct client service relationships inquiries are acted upon and completed in a timely manner.
• Assist and co-ordinate procedural changes to the current process.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to key process and quality metrics.
• Assist by providing coverage in the absence of Staff Members or Manager.
• Assist the Manager by prioritizing the daily workload of the team to accommodate time critical or high risk events.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes within the unit
• Shares own experience/knowledge with others; provides guidance and support to less experienced colleagues.
• Completes own role independently or with minimal supervision/guidance.
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of activities; acts as a source of technical expertise to others in own area; handles a variety of tasks at once.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required.
• At the minimum 7-10 years experience in the financial industry preferably with exposure to asset/cash servicing.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to multi-task.
• Excellent ability to analyze complex documents and understand financial markets.
• Proven ability to accurately process time sensitive transactions containing significant principal risk.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have excellent prioritization skills and sound independent judgment.

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