Middle Office Analyst (US Shift)

at  SP Global

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Middle Office group takes on the unique clients and projects that do not fit in the core business offering of WSO Services. This group is responsible for loan trade settlement.
Position summary
The goal of a Middle Office Analyst is to oversee Trade Settlement client relationships. Provide excellent customer service and loan settlement services to our growing client base while adhering to strict deadlines and targets given. The position offers exposure to external industry entities such as portfolio managers, custodians, and agent banks.
Duties & accountabilities
Manage client portfolio(s)/Agency trades in our loan Trade Settlement outsourcing services
Communicate proactively and effectively with clients
Coordinate with trade counterparties to receive and review par and distressed trade documentation
Coordination with legal counsel and follow up, when needed, for distressed trades and participations
Coordinate trade closings among clients, counterparties, and agents
Review trade documentation, includes trade confirms, assignment agreements, and funding memos for discrepancies prior to settlement including using third party systems
Follow up on outstanding trades and keep current comments updated
Deliver closing packets to custodians and clients before stated deadlines
Report client metrics and trends on a monthly basis
Education and experience
BA or BS or equal work experience
Commercial awareness
Knowledge of par and distressed loans and the documentation
Knowledge of trade fee calculations
Ability to read and interpret credit agreements
Experience with daily loan transactions
Exposure to ClearPar/TSI/Markit WSO systems a plus
Management requirements
N/A
Personal competencies
Personal impact
Excellent attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Takes initiative and ownership of job responsibilities
Must be able to perform job duties accurately and timely
Must adhere to deadlines and targets given
Strong customer service skills
Communication
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Prepare various reports and metrics needed by internal management or special client requests
Teamwork
Must be able to work well with others in a team environment
Assist other WSO groups during quarter-end or other high-volume periods
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
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What’s In It For You?

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We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 07
Job Description

OUR PURPOSE:

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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.