Trading Services Manager III
Prime Brokerage PositionThis is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional who is looking to make a difference in a supportive and innovative environment. Be a member of a dynamic team where individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds unite to achieve common goals through excellence and creativity.
The Prime Brokerage department provides packaged services to hedge funds and professional investors enabling them to finance their investment activities through a bespoke range of products tailored to suit their needs. The range of services typically available to our Prime Brokerage clients are Global Custody, Securities Lending, Financing and Margin Solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cash wire processing, payments processing as well as controls around equity and fixed incoming trading activity. Good communication skills and partnership abilities are essential for the interaction opportunities this role has to offer. This position represents an exciting opportunity to learn and gain exposure to a growing market as well as playing an active part in the success of the team.
Job Responsibilities
Processing payments
Reviewing and applying incoming cash wires to institutional and retail clients
Payment controls, understanding and adherence to payment controls and standards
Investigating and resolving control breaks
Liaising with global partners and stakeholders to resolve and mitigate reconciliation issues related to the Prime Brokerage product range
Performing, designing and implementing key controls across the trade lifecycle process
Analysis and identify opportunities to increase STP
Developing, revising and ensuring adherence to company and department policies and procedures
Ensuring that all work items are completed as per the agreed timeline
Preparing and analyzing metrics
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Attention to detail
The ability to self-motivate
Strong communication skills
Proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues, and having the determination to follow through
Impeccable time management
Good use of analytical skills (identifying a problem, investigating relevant facts, finding a logical solution)
Ability to deliver at a high standard even when under pressure
Curiosity and Initiative to deal effectively with unfamiliar situations and learn from them
Finra licensing; SIE + Series 99
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Financial services experience in Corporate Banking
Strong payments understanding and background
Stronger leadership skills
Experience within Prime Brokerage / Securities Settlements / Asset Servicing
Experience of Reconciliations
Analytical skills