Middle Office Analyst - SGA Inc.

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Middle Office Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Getzville, NY.

Responsibilities :
The role is in the Middle Office support team to cover Fixed Income products and a planned platform migration for current GMI reconciliations.

• Monitoring and compiling daily exception reports to ensure the firm's positions and risks are correctly captured at the time of execution.
• Liaising with the Traders/Clients/Ops teams to identify and resolve issues, provide trade information and acting as a point of contact for multiple teams around the firm.
• Maintaining, testing, developing and improving current processes & procedures.
• Identifying and investigating regulatory reporting exceptions, developing a strong understanding of the requirements of the current and upcoming regulatory environment. Regulatory exceptions includes Mandatory Clearing / MRNCCD / EMIR reporting / MiFID II Trading Obligation / QFC Adherence
• Reviewing daily control reports targeting patterns of exceptions.
• Providing support for testing in UAT on new system roll-outs.
• Providing timely and accurate MIS data in response to ad hoc management queries.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 1 years experience working within Fixed Income, preferably in a Middle Office, Operations, or Product Control capacity.
• Strong Excel skills (VBA a major plus or knowledge of Access DB).
• Must be creative and open-minded as the Middle Office is looking to find the best possible solution for issues.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment and under tight deadlines, as part of a team, and be incredibly self-motivated.
• Familiar with Dodd-Frank and EMIR regulatory rules / ISDA definitions / Industry initiatives

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.