Summary
Embark on an exciting journey where you’ll take centre stage initially as a Trade Entry and Settlements Specialist within our clients growing global delivery organization. Your mission? Oversee the full lifecycle of trade capture, confirmation, settlement and reconciliations across various asset classes (e.g. Forex, Money Market, Exchange Traded and Over the Counter Derivatives) for one of their long term clients in Switzerland.
Responsibilities
* Accurately create financial markets transactions (e.g. FX, OTC, money market), ensuring all data is complete and verified.
* Manage transaction confirmations with counterparties, resolving any discrepancies promptly to avoid settlement failures.
* Communicate effectively with counterparties and internal teams to confirm trade details.
* Facilitate timely and accurate settlements.
* Monitor transactions flows to ensure seamless processing and reconciliation.
* Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies in a timely manner to minimize financial risk.
* Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. trading, compliance and risk) to ensure smooth operations.
* Partner with external counterparties including brokers, custodians and clearing houses to address settlement issues.
* Maintain robust control, ensuring all settlements adhere to internal and external compliance standards.
* Proactively identify and address potential risks within the transaction lifecycle.
* Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Eligibility Requirements
* 2-5 years experience in trade lifecycle, ideally operating within the operations department of an investment bank, asset manager, wealth manager, broker or custodian.
* Experience of FX, OTC and/or money market is preferred.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work methodically, with attention to detail in a fast-moving environment.
* Effective prioritization and time management skills.
* Demonstrated client service, high standards and process orientation.
* Ability to multitask and operate independently or as part of a team.
* Ability to build and develop working relationships.
* Languages: fluent spoken and written English. German is an advantage. Other European languages are secondary advantage.
* Ideally, a University degree in business, or equivalent experience.
* Ideally, open to working in other front to back office functions.
* Advanced Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, and Outlook).
* Valid CH work permit or an EU national.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: CHF60,000 - 80,000 per year
Benefits:
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Referral program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Language:
* English (Required)
* German (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Zurich (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Zurich: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: 100%, Permanent
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
* Do you have the legal right to work in Switzerland?
* Do you now or will you in the future require immigration sponsorship by your employer?
Experience:
* Capital Markets Operations: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
* Swiss German (Preferred)
* English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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