Trade Administration, Senior Associate

Basic Purpose of Job:

The individual is responsible for all operational duties for a set of portfolios within an investment strategy. Required to work with internal and external groups to ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades/ ensuring correctness of Accounting data on each portfolio.

• Intersystem reconciliation of trades and resolution of breaks between Front Office / Middle Office and Back Office Systems
• Confirm trades with brokers on Trade Date
• Instruct trades to Custodian/Administrator/Client
• Communicate all settlement information to the appropriate custodian, and broker.
• Resolve any unmatched / failed trades
• Resolve any trade related queries with both internal and external parties
• Ensure accurate portfolio positions are reflected on the accounting/trading systems
• Maintain a database of account, client and custodian details
• Know and comply with company policies and procedures
• Monitor broker/custodian performance through the use of issue logs
• Respond to queries raised by Portfolio Managers/Brokers/Custodians/other Investment Operations departments
• Respond to ad hoc requests
• Work with other Investment Operations departments and Investment teams to improve processing efficiency
• Review current process and make suggestion to improve processing efficiency
• Complete projects as assigned

• MBA finance / B.com as an educational qualification.
• Knowledge of investment management and/or accounting.
• 2 plus years’ Trade management experience on related investments is an added advantage. Total experience 3 years and above.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and possess strong problem solving and resolution skills.
• Good understanding of financial services and investment products.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on service.
• Strong PC skills, specifically Excel skills (Intermediate)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines.
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, high volume atmosphere