Junior/Operations Officer
Responsibilities
- Prioritize work based on settlement cycles and custodian deadlines.
- Maintain the database of custodian sub-agent settlement instructions, updating and adding accounts in a timely manner.
- Advise management of potential risk items (failing trades, aged break items, etc.) which may involve a claim against FBG.
- Pre-match and settle all equity trades in a timely and accurate manner.
- Liaise between the firm’s global trading desks, execution and clearing counterparties (including prime brokers) regarding trade discrepancies.
- Resolve unmatched trades, fails and related settlements issues with the clients.
- Investigate, resolve and document all trade queries and failing settlements.
- Respond to clients’ queries regarding outstanding trades.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Full understanding of the operations and trade settlements cycle
- Good command of Arabic and English.
- Good communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
- Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.
- Can identify problems and refer/escalate complex issues to a higher level.
- Detail oriented; ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.
- Flexibility in handling new tasks.
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