Middle Office specialist- asset managementMichael Page

For our client, a well known asset manager, we are currently looking for :

Operations Specialist - Trade Management

In this role, your main responsibilities will include the following

• Covering trade management of Equities, Bonds, Forex (spot, forwards, NDFs), Fund Orders, etc., across a wide range of Long Only funds and Institutional Mandates;
• Actively supporting portfolio managers and traders;
• Investigating and resolving queries raised by brokers, custodian banks and external providers;
• Managing daily business via a pro-active oversight of trades matching and settlement status as well as market and CSDR claims;
• Analyzing regulatory, industry and market updates/newsflashes provided by custodian banks, providers and brokers and communicate across the relevant parties;
• Participating in various projects: process enhancement, systems' related, launch of new portfolio.

The skills you will demonstrate

• Bachelor or BSc degree at least 3 years of financial markets experience
• Previous experience within a multi-strategy Asset Management firm
• Very good understanding of industry best practices and market conventions
• Familiar with Bloomberg would be a plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Proven analytical / logical thinking capabilities, diligent, with a keen eye for detail and focus on results;
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French
• Open-minded and conscientious; able to work both independently and as a team player
• Pro-active, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment