Analyst(Data/ Business/ Application)

Ops Senior Analyst

Role Description: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate to join us as a Senior Analyst in the Securities Lending/Global Equity Finance operations team. The SL Operations team offers support to the Stock Loan, Equity Financing and Prime Brokerage trading desks with this role directly supporting the business front to back, from trade booking, dividend calculation around key dates, supporting specific trading desk flows and regulatory reporting. This role will interact with all other Securities Lending operations groups, in close support of the trading desk, along with direct interaction with other operations teams. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to experience and deepen knowledge of the Securities Lending business.

Responsibilities:

The individual will be required to complete daily operations process and controls including;

  • Trade support, ensuring the timely and accurate booking and amendments to trades
  • Asset optimisation in booking internal trades adhering to strict deadlines
  • Maintain accuracy of client portfolio using internal and external comparison tools (Equilend, Pirum)
  • Booking of trades to optimise internal inventory usage
  • Ensure settlement of priority trades
  • Understanding of impact of bookings/settlement on downstream processes (collateral, billing, reporting)
  • Escalation of potential risk and exposure to manager in a timely and efficiently manner.
  • Involvement in projects for new processes or industry initiatives
  • Prior industry experience in either Securities Lending, Settlements, Transaction Reporting or Collateral
  • Ability to communicate clearly and precisely in both written and verbal context
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Excellent time and priority management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a logical approach to problem solving
  • Good numerical and computer skills
  • Flexible in attitude and approach