The position requires thorough understanding of complex OTC instruments, close attention to detail and an ability to get closure on issues promptly. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and challenging environment covering day to day client support and related controls across OTC derivative transactions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform daily processing responsibilities including trade reconciliation, accurate trade processing, trade affirmations and pricing
- Perform valuation of assigned client portfolios while analyzing P&L changes. Reviewing and addressing all out of tolerance fluctuations
- Interact with various third party service providers such as custodians, brokers and external valuators to resolve discrepancies and escale issues to relevant personnel
- Review trade blotters to accurately setup new OTC instruments and book/modify orders as applicable
- Review and analyze multiple corporate actions including pay-downs, splits, mergers & acquisitions, spin offs etc.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly P&L reports for review catering to internal risk team and client representatives
- Monitor fund pricing policy on an ongoing basis and escale trading in restricted asset classes to the management team
- Understand and be able to communicate key regulatory changes that impact product support and derivative trading
- Create month end packages according to the process control checklist
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
- Completion or candidacy in CFA, CSC or similar designation an asset
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Strong analytical skills and basic knowledge of financial instruments
- Strong adaptability and learning capability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
