Middle Office Associate - Security Finance - EU

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and processing of SLB transactions and cross-border instructions in external clearing systems (e.g., CCASS, CREST, Easy Way) as well as internally developed systems
• Ensure timely settlement of unmatched/pending SLB transactions with our external counterparties and cross-border instructions.
• Manage daily SLB exposure utilizing proprietary tools and liaising with external counterparts.
• Responding to internal and external inquiries for unmatched/matched/settled SLB transactions.
• Reconciliation of SLB contracts internally and in external vendor solutions.
• Conduct existing contract and billing comparisons to ensure accurate books and records.
• Utilize proprietary tools to verify SLB activities and make corrections, adjustments or recommendations to the Securities Financing Teams in Europe and APAC..
• Coordinate with front-office traders and back-office groups regarding operational matters.
• Constantly evaluate systems and processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Support the Securities Financing Teams in Europe and APAC in strategic decision-making about operations

Qualifications:

• Solid academic background (minimum Bachelors degree) showing strong knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Accounting, Finance or Business
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Settlement (Back-, Middle-Office) function covering European markets.
• Fundamental understanding of SLB activities.
• Experience with Equilend's Post Trade suite, including Billing and Contract Compare, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with CREST is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Excel proficiency.
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business or an ability to develop this rapidly.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Detail-oriented with solid math skills.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Professional demeanor with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a small-team environment with a servicing attitude