CONTRACT OPERATIONS OFFICER (SECURITIES TRADES)

Overview of Business Area: 

The team is responsible for trade validation process for Private Banking trades. This contractor is required to support BAU functions which detailed below.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure timely and accurate securities transaction bookings – process and authorize securities transactions for equities, fixed income, funds and structured products trades
  • Verify securities transaction trade details and reconcile trades against trade blotter, and release trades in the system
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between trade bookings and blotters
  • Exceptions handling and investigate STP break for orders placed via Order Management System
  • Attend to and follow up promptly on queries from front office and internal stakeholders – build on existing relationships with internal and external clients to provide an efficient and high quality service
  • Participate and be involved in projects/initiatives to improve efficiency - contribute to strategic development of new systems and processes. Assist with testing and implementation of any relevant new systems, including migration of trades into strategic platforms
  • Reporting and escalation of late trades on a timely basis to comply with Regulatory requirements
  • Liaise with Broker, COO and Operations team for new broker account set up (Documentation)

Requirements:  

  • Degree/ Diploma relevant to financial services and/or prior experience of financial services
  • Working knowledge of securities trade processing or settlement flow would be a distinct advantage
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask with excellent attention to detail
  • Pro-active and highly motivated
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills   

Salary: $4,800 Per Month