Specialist - Trade Support

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: Core Responsibilities Validate trade booking accuracy across T0 affirmation platforms; referencing broker confirms, electronic feeds and Order Management Systems Resolve mismatches, discrepancies and missing trades on T0 in collaboration with onshore teams, PMs, Traders and Counterparties Ensure books and records reflect the executed trade economics Perform daily control checks: completeness, accuracy, duplicate detection and other booking controls Work closely with Onshore Trade Support, Middle Office, Funds Finance, Traders and PMs Liaise directly with external brokers, counterparties, affirmation platforms and vendors Identify recurring breaks, broker patterns and propose workflow enhancements Support automation initiatives (Excel-based, VBA, Python, SQL, STP improvements, platform optimization) SME for product set and affirmation platforms, overseeing work performed by a combination of Associates and Analysts Leads daily T0 control process for their asset class including query and chat management Key escalation point for onshore team, desks and counterparties Oversees daily control environment and ensures zero-break mentality Involved in new business/product onboarding, projects and testing Asset-Class Responsibilities Affirming trades on T0 using Prime-Broker Affirmation Systems and Traiana Harmony Booking trades such as FX Spots, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, Vanilla and Exotic Options Liaising with Traders and PMs to ensure non-USD cash balances are rolled in a timely manner Processing daily Option Expiries Understanding of settlement systems such as SWIFT and CLS Comprehension of P&L drivers such as forward points and interest rate differentials WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND Essential Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce (BCom) Business Administration (BBA/BBM) Economics (BA/BSc) Finance (BA/BSc) Mathematics / Statistics Engineering Related Discipline Postgraduate qualification (e.

g. MBA or master’s in finance/economics) Minimum 8 years of trade affirmation / operations experience Strong Excel knowledge Communicates effectively with excellent spoken and written English Escalates issues appropriately Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks Builds strong working relationships with onshore team, traders, PMs and counterparties Deep understanding of assigned products Break investigation and root-cause analysis Strong comprehension of trade capture workflows and trade lifecycle Designs workflow improvements, automation opportunities and partners with Technology Desirable CFA Levels 1, 2 or 3 Python, SQL, VBA knowledge Desire to learn multiple asset classes Other Attributes Highly motivated and a self-starter with attention to detail and a high level of intellectual curiosity Highly process oriented and strong controls mind-set Effective communicator and great operator who is able to interact with traders and Portfolio Managers with results-oriented mind-set