Fixed Income Operations Specialist-Clearance and Settlements
Posted on: 21 Oct 2021
New York, New York
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The specialist is responsible for work which is focused on the clearance of fixed income transactions, and those operational tasks which surround the process. This requires a high attention to detail surrounding not only the clearance of trades, but also its interaction with our triparty shells and general collateral management. Communication with teammates, as well as with sales/trading, is a must. The individual must also be prepared to cross train within other areas to assist when needed.
Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Clearance and Operational responsibilities across Fedwire, DTC and Euroclear Platforms
Handling of FICC Clearance for MBSD and GSD
Daily Communication with Sales/Trading and external counterparties
Resolve Trade Breaks between Internal System and Clearance Platforms
Maintain an understanding of team expectations and company policies
Shared responsibility for team phone and e-mail coverage
Keep management informed on any unusual requests and potential issues
Maintain prompt and regular attendance
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field or equivalent work experience
10+ years work experience in securities related field preferred
Working knowledge/experience with BDC, DTC and Euroclear
Experience within FICC
Series 99, or equivalent (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Effective communication skills – oral and written, with an emphasis on customer service
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to take direction, work independently and within a team environment
Adaptable to change in a highly regulated industry
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
Physical requirements/Working conditions:
Dynamic, time-sensitive environment
Regular fixed schedule, with occasional, but rare, afterhours and weekend work opportunities
Climate controlled office environment
Minimal physical requirements other than occasional light lifting of boxed materials
INTL FCStone
New York, New York
INTL FCStone Inc. operates as a financial services company worldwide. The company's Commercial Hedging segment offers risk management consulting services related to agricultural and energy commodities, and base metal products listed on the London Metals Exchange. Its Global Payments segment provides payment solutions to banks and commercial businesses; and charities and non-governmental organizations, and government organizations.
The company’s Securities segment offers value-added solutions that facilitate cross-border trading in foreign securities, including unlisted American Depositary Receipts, Global Depository Receipts, and foreign ordinary shares. It also operates as an institutional dealer in fixed income securities to serve asset managers, commercial bank trust and investment departments, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. In addition, this segment originates, structures, and places debt instruments; trades in various international debt instruments; and offers asset management services.
The company’s Physical Commodities segment provides a range of trading and hedging services comprising over-the-counter (OTC) products for various producers, consumers, and investors. It also provides financing services to commercial commodity-related companies against physical inventories.
The company’s Clearing and Execution Services segment offers prime brokerage foreign exchange services for the financial institutions and professional traders; provides a range of OTC products, such as 24-hour a day execution of spot, forwards, and options, as well as non-deliverable forwards; and operates a proprietary foreign exchange desk that arbitrages the exchange-traded foreign exchange markets with the cash markets. The company was formerly known as International Assets Holding Corporation and changed its name to INTL FCStone Inc. in March 2011. INTL FCStone Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York City, New York.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees1,851
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