Operations Analyst I Jobs

Description

Position at Apexon

Company Description

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital. We specialize in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

About The Role

The Securities Settlements team within Global Markets Operations (GMO) is seeking a skilled professional who will help manage settlement and risk for the Americas. In this role, you will apply your quantitative, problem solving, and customer service skills to support the various business units and clients in a fast paced environment. You will also play a key role in suggesting and implementing process improvements to the team to mitigate risks and enhance the overall client experience.

OUR IMPACT

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver Banking, Sales and Trading, and Asset Management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched, market entered, and every transaction completed it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.

Security Settlements is a dynamic team in Operations that works alongside the Middle Office to ensure timely settlement of trades to avoid firm regulatory/reputational risk. The team processes and controls the settlement of all asset types, transfer of electronic and physical assets relating to company distributions, client trades, and the restructuring of client portfolios. Creativity, adaptability, effective communication, and commitment to excellence are key characteristics of successful team members. Through great relationship management and very detailed execution, we create the best solutions for our business and their clients.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate risk for the firm and our clients by using precision in execution
• Prepare to gain a comprehensive understanding of the trade lifecycle and Regulatory deadlines by interacting with the business, middle office, legal, compliance, and external parties in order to work toward the shared goal
• Use your inquisitive mindset to identify control gaps with respect to transfer process. Propose enhancements to current processes in an effort to effectively mitigate risk.
• Perpetuate the firm’s tradition of excellence in the quality of our work, interactions, and services
• Leverage your innovative skills to identify ways to continually progress current processes
• Showcase your attention to detail by ensuring all transaction details are correctly captured
• Partner with expert teams to review assets and transfers from start to finish to ensure a seamless process for our clients

Basic Qualification

• Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detail
• Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues and concepts to a wide array of internal partners with differing levels of product experience
• Strong dedication to the culture of excellence of the firm
• Bachelor’s degree with some experience in financial services
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability, has strong organizational skills and time management, as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in the transfer of assets function in the Financial Industry

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a relevant field is preferred.

Disclaimer

If you feel that this is a good match for your skillsets, please submit a current word version of your resume along with a cover letter describing your skills, experience and salary expectations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).