
Subject Matter Expert - Reconciliation
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To be a subject matter expert on confirmations\settlements
- Confirming the trades traded by the client vis-à-vis Counterparty confirmations, on T+0
- Effectively communicating with the Counterparties for the missing confirmations or any discrepancies in the confirmations received vis-à-vis client trades
- Performing duty of a middleman between the Counterparties and Custodians to ensure timely settlements of the trades
- Vigilance is of utmost importance as far as emails relating to the trade confirmations are concerned
- General knowledge of products in the hedge fund industry. One should have knowledge on products like Equities, Equity Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps, Credit default Swaps, Futures & Options etc.
- Having fair knowledge of the trade workflow in the market. Should be able to manage workflow, adhering to the agreed turnaround times.
- Assess exceptions and deviations from the standard support process and takes appropriate actions to ensure correct and timely processing
- Should be familiar with the Settlements process and shall be able to effectively communicate between the Custodians/Counterparties to check timely settlements of trades
- Adhering to the agreed client SLAs
- Experience working on OMGEO, CTM, NYFIX will be an added advantage
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
- Willing to work in shifts including APAC and EMEA
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Sciences, or another related field.
- 5+ years minimum experience in Middle/Back-Office support role at Hedge Fund, Fund Administrator or Prime Broker