Alternative Operation Reconciliations - Emerging Lead
State Street
Who we are looking for
At least 3+ years of experience in (Investment Banking) Hedge Fund/ Capital markets/ Fund Accounting along with Reconciliation & Resolution teams for both Cash and Position
Experience in Investment Banking and AMC’s handling Fund Accounting operations preferred
Understanding of Investment Manager and Custody business will be a plus
Sound Knowledge on Capital markets and trade flow is required. Knowledge on Derivative products.
Good knowledge upstream and downstream process is required – Knowledge on NAV/Custody processes.
Knowledge on Geneva application will be an added advantage
What you will be responsible for
Daily Cash and Position Reconciliation between fund and Broker.
Hedge fund Reconciliation activity for Cash, Cost, and Position & Long-term & Short-term Gain/Loss Realization for the individual portfolio.
Reconciliation of Dividend & Market Valuation of the portfolio during month-ends for the fulfillment of calculation of GNAV.
Review and validate deliverables are completed within the specified SLA’s
Create process flows for the various sub-process so that a repository is created for repeated trainings in the future
Strong Excel - MIS Reporting skills and Word Documents – SOPs
Should be willing to work in shifts
Strong SME skills to trouble shoot process issues
Business continuity management for the respective team
Drive process excellence initiative for the team.
Managing Client expectation and proactive approach is a must
Individual will have a strong customer service and operational focus and will provide integrated, value-added services to our clients
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Hands on experience in using Bloomberg Terminal for searching information on Corporate Actions, verifying coupon accruals for bonds and Price for securities.
Good domain skills in the reconciliation processes especially pertaining to market value recon, transaction and cost recon.
Exposure with portfolio accounting, General ledger systems
Candidate should be having sound knowledge on matching process & should be able to suggest & advise on matching rules & improvements
Comprehensive knowledge on Research & resolution on all recon breaks such as trade break/Corporate action breaks & other product related breaks
Candidate should be able to identify & report the process risks in the recon process
Exposure to trading instruments like Equities, Options, Bonds, Futures, Spots and Forwards, Bank Debts, Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Contract for Difference (CFD Swaps).
Lean/Six sigma certification will be a plus.
Sound understanding of Risk excellence measures within the organization.
Understanding on Robotics & BPM.
Excellent People skill. Should be able to drive 10 to 15+ team in right direction
Lead and manage a team in day-to-day production of various Recon types
Ability to handle bigger span and adhere to strict timelines and quality deliverables
Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills
Ability to interact with BU / Global head effectively and manage SLA’s
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor / Masters in Accounting/MBA Finance
NISM/NSE Certifications
CISI Certifications
MOOC Certifications
Additional Requirements
Ability to adhere to strict timelines
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under tight timelines
Willing to work in any shifts.