about the company.
Our client is a well-established financial holdings firm with a significant presence in the Asian markets. Known for their robust investment capabilities and commitment to operational excellence, they offer a dynamic environment where employees are encouraged to drive process improvements and collaborate across diverse internal teams to maintain market-leading standards.
about the team.You will join a high-performing Operations division that prides itself on precision and technical expertise. The team fosters a collaborative culture where trade support professionals work closely with the trading desk, risk, and IT departments. You will be supported by experienced leaders who value proactive problem-solving and a meticulous approach to managing operational risk.
... about the job.
Accurately capture and validate trades in booking systems such as Bloomberg TOMS/AIMS shortly after execution.
Manage trade affirmation and confirmation through direct communication with brokers and custodians for OTC and listed products.
Coordinate with custodians, agent banks, and prime brokers to ensure timely settlement and resolve trade fails.
Monitor and process life-cycle events including coupon payments, redemptions, swaps resets, fixings, and compressions.
Perform daily and intra-day reconciliations between internal blotters and external statements to resolve breaks.
Assist with the calculation of margin calls (Initial and Variation) for bilateral and cleared OTC derivatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the trading desk, providing real-time support for post-trade issues.
skills & experiences required.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience in Trade Support, Middle Office, or Settlements.
Proven experience with at least three products: Rates & Credit (Bonds, IRS, CDS), MBS/CMOs, or FX & Commodities.
Technical proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is essential.
Experience with Bloomberg or similar major trading systems is highly desirable.
Programming or scripting skills in Python, VBA, or SQL will be considered a significant competitive advantage.
Strong communication skills in English and Cantonese/Mandarin to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.