Perform pre-trade checks and validations for client orders against mandate, KYC/AML limits, client-specific restrictions, and market rules. Validate order parameters (client account, counterparty, product eligibility, limits, available cash/securities) before execution.
Provide real-time operational support to traders during order execution and routing. Liaise with trading desk, execution venues, and brokers to ensure execution clarity and confirm fills.
Accurately book executed trades into internal systems and downstream platforms. Reconcile trade blotters with broker confirmations and trade feeds; investigate and resolve breaks.
Coordinate inbound/outbound asset transfers (custody changes, account transfers), interacting with custodians, brokers, and counterparties.
Communicate material corporate action events and deadlines to client teams when required.
Serve as operational point-of-contact for B2B client teams on trade-related inquiries and ad-hoc requests.
Participate in change control, UAT, and platform rollouts impacting trade operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Finance or relevant disciplines
5 years of hands-on experience in trade operations, middle-office, or brokerage support
Familiarity with equities, fixed income, funds, ETFs, FX and derivatives. Knowledge of custody/settlement cycles and corporate action conventions
Hands-on experience with order management/trade booking systems, custodial platforms, and market data/broker interfaces
Solid knowledge on structure note lifecycle handling, e.g. Term Sheet validations, ISIN applying, KI/KO event handling, etc
Understanding of KYC/AML, client onboarding limits, market conduct rules, and trade reporting obligations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and capable of independent learning in the rapidly evolving landscape
