Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of duly approved account opening correspondence for registered clients onboarding on the banking platform
• Prompt settlement of all Fixed Income trades on the settlement platform
• Ensuring all transactions are processed within cut-off time accurately, efficiently while exercising due diligence
• Daily reconciliation of trade settlements and related transactions
• Timely investigation and rectification of pending or unsettled transactions. Constant review of processes, procedures, and systems for improvement.
• Management of failed and late settled transactions
• Weekly data analysis of transactions status done via the app for management assessment
• Following up with banks and clients for any mismatched instruction and delayed trade settlement.
• Responding to client’s/bank’s queries.
• Following up with banks for pending {not settled} trades.
• Processing of Treasury Bills and Bond Transactions
• Fixed Deposit investment processing

Requirements

• First degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
• At least 7 years’ experience in a similar function for an asset management business
• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant line of business solutions and MS Excel tools
• Deep understanding of various capital market instruments, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Able to analyze the risk-return profiles of different asset classes and their suitability for specific portfolios.
• Proficiency in calculating asset types, including derivatives and structured products.
• Expertise in handling intricate trade charges and expenses for accurate portfolio accounting.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including ratio analysis, cash flow projections, and risk assessments.
• Ability to lead an investment operations team and to think and act independently.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Quick learner, comfortable dealing with ambiguous and fluid situations
• Independent, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data
• High level of passion, integrity, creativity, inquisitiveness and self confidence