Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trade support for various fixed income products including (but not limited to) Credit Default Swaps and CDS Indices and CDO’s.
• Liaising with front office, prime brokers, custodians as well as counterparty and executing brokers on operational matters
• Processes quarterly coupon payments and cash flows for CDS and IRS products
• Reviews, researches, and resolves reconciliation items of various books and records daily, including positions, pricing, trade-date and settle-date cash, accrued interest, etc.
• Proactively monitors, investigates and reconciles trade breaks
• Supports ongoing general fund cash management, also working closely with the transfer agency/investor services group to monitor cash movements pertaining to investor subscriptions and withdrawals
• Complete Daily Cash movements for Collateral Calls and Bilateral OTC Trades
• Completes reviews of mandatory and voluntary corporate action events (including: stock splits, stock dividends, spin-offs, exchanges, mergers, tenders, etc.) and ensures proper documentation is in place

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance, or a relevant qualification
• Understanding or knowledge of various security types – Bonds, Equities, Futures, CDS, CDS Indices, Term Loans, Revolver, Warrants, Forwards, ABS, MBS, TRS, etc.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle
• Knowledge and understanding of securities and other financial instruments
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Calypso, FundSERV, Bloomberg VCON, Markit, IceLink, DTCC preferred
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Accurate and acute attention to detail
• Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate
• Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly
• Self-motivated
• Punctuality

• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities to further your career
• A unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit our CSR policy page.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary’s expectations) to our dedicated email address: recruitment-ie@apexgroup.com