FX post-trade lifecycle-Middle Office Ops

Responsibilities:

• Manage Post-Trade Lifecycle Events: Oversee all post-trade lifecycle events for Global FX transactions within Client's Order Management System (OMS), utilizing BlackRock Aladdin.
• Portfolio Readiness: Ensure Beginning-of-Day (BoD) portfolio readiness for Portfolio Managers by reviewing and promptly resolving reconciliation exceptions between custody systems and the OMS (Aladdin), addressing issues related to cash, transactions, and holdings in a timely manner.
• Daily Reconciliation: Perform daily reviews of position and transaction exceptions, reconciling data across OMS (Aladdin), Portfolio Accounting Platforms, and Custodian systems to ensure accuracy and expedite issue resolution.
• Trade Fail and Settlement Management: Oversee the management of trade fails and settlement processes for all Global FX transactions.
• New Business Onboarding: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the onboarding of new business, ensuring timely and accurate setup of new portfolios
• Custodian Bank Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for custodian banks regarding trade notifications and portfolio administration. Proactively resolve trade discrepancies with banks and brokers, including the management of trade and position queries.
• Month-End Attestation Reporting: Prepare and execute month-end attestation reports for outstanding risks, such as trade fails, errors, and aged reconciliation items.
• Broker Setup and Relationship Management: Manage broker setup processes for FX and Global Fixed Income, including EMS/DMS data configuration, and maintain broker relationships as the designated Broker Relationship Manager.
• Operational Point of Contact: Act as the primary operational contact for both internal clients (Portfolio Managers, Sales and Trading, Compliance Officers, and other functional groups) and external clients (custodian banks, broker-dealers, auditors, and underlying clients) on all operational matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of key asset management platforms and their associated data requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional documentation and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Time Management: Demonstrated capability to work effectively under tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach with a strong emphasis on accuracy and precision.
• Collaboration & Independence: Proven track record as a collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently as needed.
• FX Expertise: Advanced knowledge of foreign exchange transactions, including related data flows and operational processes.
• Additional System Knowledge: Familiarity with Python, Co-Plot, Apache, and experience in leveraging AI workflows.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Manage Post-Trade Lifecycle Events: Oversee all post-trade lifecycle events for Global FX transactions within Client's Order Management System (OMS), utilizing BlackRock Aladdin.
• Portfolio Readiness: Ensure Beginning-of-Day (BoD) portfolio readiness for Portfolio Managers by reviewing and promptly resolving reconciliation exceptions between custody systems and the OMS (Aladdin), addressing issues related to cash, transactions, and holdings in a timely manner.
• Daily Reconciliation: Perform daily reviews of position and transaction exceptions, reconciling data across OMS (Aladdin), Portfolio Accounting Platforms, and Custodian systems to ensure accuracy and expedite issue resolution.
• Trade Fail and Settlement Management: Oversee the management of trade fails and settlement processes for all Global FX transactions.
• New Business Onboarding: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the onboarding of new business, ensuring timely and accurate setup of new portfolios
• Custodian Bank Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for custodian banks regarding trade notifications and portfolio administration. Proactively resolve trade discrepancies with banks and brokers, including the management of trade and position queries.
• Month-End Attestation Reporting: Prepare and execute month-end attestation reports for outstanding risks, such as trade fails, errors, and aged reconciliation items.
• Broker Setup and Relationship Management: Manage broker setup processes for FX and Global Fixed Income, including EMS/DMS data configuration, and maintain broker relationships as the designated Broker Relationship Manager.
• Operational Point of Contact: Act as the primary operational contact for both internal clients (Portfolio Managers, Sales and Trading, Compliance Officers, and other functional groups) and external clients (custodian banks, broker-dealers, auditors, and underlying clients) on all operational matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of key asset management platforms and their associated data requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional documentation and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Time Management: Demonstrated capability to work effectively under tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach with a strong emphasis on accuracy and precision.
• Collaboration & Independence: Proven track record as a collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently as needed.
• FX Expertise: Advanced knowledge of foreign exchange transactions, including related data flows and operational processes.
• Additional System Knowledge: Familiarity with Python, Co-Plot, Apache, and experience in leveraging AI workflows.