Alternative Ops Clearance, Settlement,

Position Description:

To supervise the Custody process in accordance with internal controls and procedures. Minimum 3 + years in core Custody operations (preferably trade settlement/trade processing). Provide support during US market hours, should be comfortable with Night Shift.

Main Responsibilities:

· Good understanding about end to end of the Trade Life Cycle and intermediaries involved.

· Book trades accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates fail trade information as directed. Reconcile outstanding items.

· Eye for detail and good in reviewing instructions, should be able to accurately and timely review the trades.

· Knowledge about trade elements such as Security identification, transaction type, counterparty and other trade matching parameters.

· Supervise the research and resolution of exceptions and inquiries related trade processing & Trade Settlement.

· As it's a client facing role the candidate Should have the ability to communicate clearly with all levels of professionals both internally and externally. Therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required

· Understanding about SWIFT messages and different message type, different tags and their importance.

· Knowledge about clearing houses and depositories.

· Experience in handling in client queries related to trade processing & trade settlement.

· Should be able to coordinate well with the onshore for trainings and other job responsibilities.

· Managing day to day volume and delivering tasks as per the SLA

· Provide timely accurate management reporting and issue log maintenance, under moderate supervision

· Coordinate and supervise work efforts when multiple Associates are needed to complete work

· Participate in projects as well as prepare and verify information for those various projects/special requests as directed

· Oversee the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures

· Coordinate effective and timely flow of critical information to all relevant parties and follows up on administrative details within the department

· Knowledge about different types of trade such as RVP, DVP, RFP, DFP, etc.

· Basic knowledge about DTC, FED, Euro Clear and Clear Stream would require for this role

· Knowledge about calculation of gain/loss of a trade (cost basis)

· Understanding about processing deal slip

· Knowledge about trade settlement and reasons for failure of trade

· Should be able to work under stringent deadline situations

· Mailbox management and to ensure all actionable completed within the deadline

· Work in conjunction with individuals on the team, other shared services/COEs, India and Onshore to ensure seamless processing of custody related processing.

· Process trade settlement information within deadlines and comply with all FTTOP requirements

· Process collateral/assets segregated as instructed

· Maintain records in support of audits

· Consults with manager where clarification or exception to policy may be required

Academy and experience required:

· Bachelor's degree with a preferred concentration in Accounting/Finance or relevant work experience

· Working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

· Highly self-driven sense of motivation

· Naturally curious, passionate and Strong analytical Skills

• Strong accuracy aptitude and detail orientation

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

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