JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Fixed Income Specialist – Market Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

EMEA Fixed Income Operations provide support for fixed income and securities trading partners for all post-trade operations and are responsible for post-trade activities within Global Markets Operations and provide cross-functional support to Global Markets Lines of Business including, Repo, Rates, Credit, Mortgages, Frontier Markets businesses. The department offers operational support and expertise to Sales and Trading Desks as a team of specialists responsible for the implementation of client trade allocations, exception management, breaks reconciliation, clearing and settlement, and platinum client service. Associates engage with external clients, providing dedicated support for Platinum clients, acting as primary operations point of contact for client queries, escalations, and facilitation of settlement. FICC Operations are key contributors to strategic change, regulatory change and technology change. Department associates enjoy a robust portfolio of markets settlements, client service, front office exposure, and initiatives delivery.
As a senior member of the team, you will be a secondary escalation point across EMEA FICC Operations. You will provide support to regional associates, encouraging inclusion and engagement and drive the identification and implementation of continuous process improvement, strategic change, and risk remediation opportunities. Business support and engagement is a critical part of this role, and you will enjoy regular interaction with front office partners, gaining exposure to markets rules, business strategy, and the diverse range of fixed income products.

SKILLS THAT WILL HELP:

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Decision Making
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation

• Work closely with trading, sales and clients, technology & settlement teams globally to optimise settlement rates reduce fails/ breaks
• Identification and implementation of process improvements, working independently or partnership with technology for delivery
• Input into and support of strategic work, regulatory change and supporting projects that impact the team. Responsible for program requirements, test scripts, UAT, and go live monitoring
• Ensure the allocation & settlement of securities for global markets, taking the necessary action to eliminate market risk