Middle Office Ops Analyst - Denver, CO

We have this W2 Contract opportunity for a Middle Office Ops Analyst with Direct Financial Client in Denver, CO. Please Let us know if this is something that interests you.

Analyst - Middle Office Operations (Securities Services) Req # 14955243

Location: Denver, CO - Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Max Pay Rate: $45/hr W2 (No Benefits)

Additional Job Details: Trade capture, trade matching, trade settlement and trade integration into accounting system. Processing of lifecycle events and security set-up in accounting system.

Responsibilities

The Middle Office team manages key operational processes across the trade lifecycle including: Trade Capture, Matching, Settlement, Accounting Integration, Pricing and Corporate Action processing. A Middle Office Analyst will primarily be responsible for supporting daily client trade activity across a wide range of asset types including listed equities, fixed income, and derivative instruments. Key responsibilities may consist of:

• Perform time-critical functions daily, which require gathering and verifying information from various sources in a fast-paced and high volume environment.
• Ensure daily reporting provided to relevant Oversight teams accurately reflects trade data and provides sufficient commentary.
• Work closely with multiple external and internal parties to identify and resolve transaction discrepancies, including unmatched and failed trades, pricing discrepancies, dividend/coupon variation, foreign exchange and derivatives contracts, account overdrafts, and bank wires.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external clients. Assist clients with any follow-up questions that may arise.
• Research and resolve a variety of issues that may be complex in nature.
• Ongoing review of existing processes to identify potential improvements to create new efficiencies and increase quality and controls.
• Work on holidays may be required.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• 1 - 3 years related financial industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive solutions
• Strong interest and willingness to learn in the financial services industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks appropriately
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various security types; equity, debt, private instruments, derivatives, etc.
• 40 ACT mutual fund experience (back or middle office operations preferred)
• Experience with SWIFT messaging formats
• Proven ability to maintain a customer service focused attitude in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and strict operational controls
  
  

Candidate Success Factors

Candidates will be measured on the following four performance drivers which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
• Impacts division and influences peers and team
• Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact
• Relies on limited guidance for most complex decision making
• Is responsible for driving outcomes which have meaningful effect on team or department
• Leadership and Collaboration
• Creates trust with department leaders
• Acts in leadership capacity for large projects, processes, or programs for a team
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus
• Able to build relationships with a mix of intermediate and senior colleagues or clients
• Interacts regularly with management and department leaders
• Demonstrates the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders at the team level
• Compliance Culture and Conduct
• Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts
• Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards”
  
  

Thanks and Regards,

Valerian D’Cunha

Lenmar Consulting Inc (a Kellton Company)

185 Hudson Street, Suite 1440, Jersey City, NJ

D: 201-484-0120

F: 201-946-1790

E: vdcunha@lenmarit.com