AVP, Prime Brokerage Trade Support Analyst - SGA Inc.
New York, NY
About the Job
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AVP, Prime Brokerage Trade Support Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .
Responsibilities :
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Responsibilities :
- Work with Front Office, P&L, Back Office, Third party vendors, and Application Support to resolve operational and booking issues
- Monitoring of operational risk by providing proper Front Office Support and ensuring the risk of fraud is set to a minimum
- Ensure accurate trading positions in FO system, the daily goal is to correct all discrepancies originated by system bugs, input mistakes, information loss
- Manage real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the trading desk and sales force
- Assist with project initiatives designed to improve and streamline existing processes
- Mitigate risk by reconciling discrepancies between the trading desk's positions and the firm's books and records
- Participate / assist in event processing and have a full understanding of the life cycle of a trade
- Collaborate with technology teams on the implementation of process flow improvements and efficiencies
- Contribute to quick resolution of trade issues by liaising with various groups including Front Office, Back Office, IT Team, P&L Controllers and Client Services
- Liaise with other Operation functions and other infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach'
- Promote an efficient dialog/discussion with our internal and external partners
- Adhere to deadlines and objectives
- Where appropriate, ability to maintain and explain own position using logic in the light of differing views
- Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
- Strong academic background required
- Ability to work as part of a team in a "split team” organization
- The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to learn the processes and products
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must
- Flexibility to adapt to a new and changing environment
- Strong sense of risk and critical thinking
- Rigorous and very organized
- Maintains high quality of customer service
- Ability to effectively listen and communicate
- Display good relationship qualities, team spirit, and ability to work across teams
- Strong qualification level in equity derivative markets. Financial market knowledge of derivatives products including TRS, ETFs, Equity Swaps, etc.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
- Strong Excel/PC skills with proven ability to work with multiple systems
- Previous experience (1 yr+) in a Derivative Middle office environment or prior experience in working with Trading/ Sales in a financial institution
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Source : SGA Inc.
