Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic and growing company.       

Why this role is important to us

The Trade Management Team support Investments with the trading process and act as an intermediary between the Trading desks and the Back office functions. The team monitor and oversee the Trade Matching and Settlement process for all Equity transactions including Convertible Bonds and ETF.  This is a key role in the organisation to ensure the investment decisions are accurately and timely reflected in the NAV of our funds.   

What you will be responsible for

• Liaise with brokers directly to ensure any trade related issues are resolved.
• Liaise with the traders and escalate issues with brokers as required.
• Monitor the settlement status of all trades investigating any highlighted issues with brokers or custodians directly.
• Ensure any new funds are correctly setup within the trading system and any fund changes are correctly reflected both internally and on external platforms.
• Setup any new approved brokers in the Trading System.
• Work with Compliance, Risk, Client Services and any other internal support teams to resolve queries or issues related to the Trade flow.
• Build and maintain relationships with all third parties involved with the trading and settlement process including Custodians, Fund accountants and brokers.
• Participate and contribute with any broker or third parties reviews to ensure any problems are discussed and resolved.
• Investigate and resolve any interest claims which have arisen as a result of problems with the trade flow.
• Participate in core projects both locally and globally as required.

N.B. There is a requirement for team coverage until 21.45 each evening.  This requirement is shared amongst team members on a rotational basis (average requirement once per week).  

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Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications.
• Previous experience in Trade Matching and Settlement role with good knowledge of swift and settlement workflows.
• Understanding of the lifecycle of a trade and implications with the NAV calculation process
• Knowledge of OMGEO and Alert desirable.
• Fluent English. French an added benefit (not a requirement)

What we value for the role

• Organization and planning.
• Good Communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong motivation.
• Flexibility to work in changing work environments and meet tight deadlines.