Job Description:

The Client An established and highly regarded Asset Management firm based in New York.The RoleThe Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will be based in New York city or happy to relocate to NYC.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will be responsible for all operational aspects of Equity Trade Matching and Settlements. The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clark will support Long only and Hedge Fund Products and handle both pre-matching and late settlements for markets including Europe, Scandinavia, Far East and Emerging Markets. The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clark will develop close working relationships with the executing brokers, diverse custodians and prime brokers and there will be opportunity to gain an understanding of non-equity related transactions such as Futures, FX, Interest Rate Swaps and CFD's. The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will ensure Trade Matching across asset classes with External Counterparties and assist with management of failed trades including liaising with custodiansprime brokersbrokers.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will raise manual instructions for non STP transactions.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will maintain Omgeo Alert and SS&C databases in respect of standard settlement instructions.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will maintain the FundCountry settlement matrix of permitted markets per managed accounts.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will ensure daily processing of subscriptions and redemptions across funds.The Equity Trade Matching & Settlements Clerk will undertake Ad Hoc project work.The Candidate+2 Years experience in Equity Trade Matching or Settlements or In Equity Operations.Essential - Attention to detail, accuracy and diligence.Pro-active, flexible and willing to be involved with all aspects of investment operations. Systems competentproficient in Excel.Ability to work in a team and to communicate clearly.A working knowledge of Omgeo CTM or experience of similar trade matching system - desirable. Experience of the LVTS Longview Portfolio Management System & Beauchamp Accounting System - advantageous