Markets Support Analyst

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing operational support for securities, loans, exchange traded derivatives and over the counter derivatives across multiple lines of business through the lifecycle of a trade. Key responsibilities include handling trading and operational activities before deadlines, maintaining internal systems and providing operational support to internal partners. Job expectations include maintaining a high degree of accuracy with customers and data to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

LOB Description:

The Fed Settlements Analyst is an integral position within the financial services sector, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the settlement process for transactions executed through the Federal Reserve by the trading desk. In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the importance of precise and timely settlements cannot be understated. The analyst will engage with various teams, including daily engagements with the trading and sales desks, operational teams, and regulatory bodies to facilitate optimal settlement practices. Furthermore, this role will involve resolving discrepancies in transaction records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing best practices to enhance settlement processes. The ideal candidate will be adept at leveraging analytical skills to interpret data, predict potential settlement issues, and develop strategies to mitigate risks . This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider financial ecosystem, enhance professional development, and participate in initiatives that drive process improvement and operational excellence. Responsibilities include:

• Manage the settlement process for Fed transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to settlement reports and confirm settlements with counterparties.
• Liaise with various departments, including trading, finance, and compliance, to ensure alignment on settlement protocols.
• Conduct regular analysis of settlement data to identify trends, risks, and areas for process improvement.
• Assist in the development and execution of testing for new systems or enhancements related to settlement functions.

• Performs set-up and maintenance of core data across client, account, instrument, and agreement data, and oversees data quality within key data platforms
• Ensures transactions are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides operational support for one or more activities within the lifecycle of a trade, including trade processing, trade settlement, accounting and reconciliation, lifecycle events, and collateral management
• Conducts daily monitoring of client trading activity across multiple markets, servicing clients' needs
• Completes accurate, timely clearing and settlement of trades with internal and external counterparties, including reconciliation management and governance of trade fails and breaks
• Performs tasks accurately during high volume periods in a team environment
• Identifies and flags potential risks in a timely manner

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Presentable, confident and client focused. Client facing experience or ability to conduct discussions with Clients in a confident manner
• Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Candidate will be able to manage own time and know when to escalate
• Knowledge of Operational Risk, Client Money Protection and Funding

• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world

• Collaboration
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Prioritization
• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• Client Management
• Data Collection and Entry