The AVP – Securities & Derivatives Senior Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to facilitate the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Generally the successful candidate will:

• Provide a proactive service role to our clients and a supporting role to the FX PB Client Executive team in the daily processing, monitoring and reconciliation of all FX transactions for FX PB clients globally.
• Partner with global teams to strengthen support of the FXPB platinum client base.
• Main point of contact for client / administrator operational inquiries
• Monitoring of all FXPB clients related trading within the FXPB matching system (TRM).
• Participate in the reduction of erroneous errors
• Help Optimize trading flows by seeking operational efficiency
• Liaise with our FX Operations teams globally to help reduce operational risk
• Booking of all exotic option types in Simpliciti and processing of NDF Fixes
• Meet 15% reduction in MTPs
• Supporting and testing of system upgrades and provide solutions for tech related issues
• Daily reconciliation for FX and Options in regards to breaks and P&L

Development Value:

• Client service skills, development and exposure to clients/business
• Develop an in depth knowledge of the products, markets and processes being supported
• Exposure to products supported by the Prime Brokerage Middle Office – cross training opportunities for Equity and Fixed Income Prime Brokerage
• Play an active role in the development and re-engineering of FXPB i.e. Novation’s, clearing reduction in balance sheet.
• Fully proficient in the use of technology within own department
• Enhancing communication and organisational skills. Meeting targets set within the group and interacting with a wide spectrum of people to achieve these skills
• Self-motivation, flexibility and a strong desire to succeed will bring a recognised and rewarded career

Req Qualifications: Knowledge/Experience:

• Client service experience essential
• Middle Office or Operations background
• Exposure to FX products / solutions as well as other product areas of the Bank
• Work experience in the Financial Services Industry is a benefit.
• Displays a well-developed ability to schedule work and understand relative priorities.
• Building positive working relationships and working with team members to understand the root cause of an issue in a timely and effective manner.

 
Skills:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good Microsoft skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Computer literate and ability to grasp several in house systems quickly.
• Numerate
• Demonstrates sound judgement and professionalism in decision making/problem solving, escalating to supervisor as appropriate
  
Qualifications:
• GCE “A” Level standard or equivalent
• Good numeric skills
• Industry exams e.g. IAQ module exams or equiv.

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

 
Competencies:
 • Communication
• Good problem solving, and ability to think clearly and concisely in challenging situations
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Awareness
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organising
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Clients come first

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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