Who we are looking for:
Mainly responsible to deliver daily tasks on a timely basis, including trade processing/confirmation/matching for clients, reconciliations against prime brokers, and portfolio pricing with market data fed by various vendors.
Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.
Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for:
As Middle Office Operations Specialist, Associate 1 you will:
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Trade processing, including booking trades, amending trades, building system recognizable file to process trades in bulk;
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Pricing verification among multiple data vendors, such as Bloomberg, Reuters and IDC, to ensure clients' holdings are priced accurately against the market;
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Able to handle internal queries from NAV, valuation and risk teams, etc.
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Ensure control processes like reconciliation, 4-eye check principle and all internal procedures are complied with;
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Solid knowledge in financial instruments, including equity, fixed income, bank loans, swap, OTC derivatives, etc.
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Strong skills in MS Excel. Ability to write macros is a plus.
What we value:
- Solid knowledge in financial instruments, including equity, fixed income, swap, OTC derivatives, etc.
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Strong skills in MS excel. Ability to write macros is a plus.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economy or related field.
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6 months to 1 year related experience desirable.
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong numerical / analytical skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Computer literate
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Excellent communication skills
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Organized and Deadline-driven
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Experience with Geneva System and Bank Loan product type is a plus.
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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