UK / European Equity Operations Associate

£60 - £70k

Bank, London (3 days per week in the office)

Cash Equities

Trade Support

Transaction Reporting

Settlements

Reconciliations

The Operations team currently consists of teams in London, Paris and New York. The London office hosts 4 people and is looking to grow.There are 2 associates in Paris, and 2 in New York.

It supports a busy equity trading environment throughout the whole lifecycle of trade, including client on-boarding, middle office, trade support and settlement liaison with clients and out-sourced settlement agents.

The Role

• Regulatory Reporting (Transaction Reporting, Trade Reporting)
• Reconciliations and exception management
• Reference data set up / maintenance as required
• Order exception management - exception resolution using Ullink
• Trade booking and confirmation via Fidessa CTAC system
• Client liaison for all confirmation and settlement queries
• Confirmation timeliness and STP exception monitoring
• Settlement monitoring and exception resolution through liaison with clients and agent

Person Specification

• At least three to five years’ experience in the financial industry
• The ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience. In particular the ability to work closely with the trade desk and communicate effectively in a time sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of equity products and the regulatory requirements for Transaction Reporting to both the FCA and EU.
• Excellent knowledge of front to back trade flows
• Knowledge or experience using Fidessa, Ullink (Itiviti), Bloomberg EMSX
• Settlements experience preferable
• The ability to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment of growth and change
• A desire to learn, natural enthusiasm and be keen to be part of a growing team
• Graduate level education
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and other software packages
• Experience of working under pressure
• Experience of working with clients/customers