Senior Securities Operations Associate - Settlements

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the Team

Virtus from FIS is a leading provider of alternative investment services and technology solutions, specializing in delivering comprehensive front, middle, and back-office services to asset managers, banks, and other institutional investors. Virtus helps its clients manage their alternative investment portfolios, including CLO/CDOs, private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative assets.

What You Will Be Doing

The Settlement Team is responsible for primary and secondary market loan settlements, offering cutting-edge technology in the asset servicing of broadly syndicated loans. The Senior Securities Operations Associate provides client support for loan settlements, deals, and asset on-boarding.

• Monitor and manage large volumes of loan closings, reconcile pending trades to client’s trade tickets/blotter, update data, and coordinate trade closings among counterparties, agents, and other groups to include formulation of pricing
• Build deal templates and user profiles, as well as onboard clients
• Receive and review par and distressed trade documentation, resolve trade issues, and escalate when necessary
• Review funding memos for discrepancies prior to settlement, and update fee calculation spreadsheets
• Prepare loan settlement or special client request reports
• Work under minimal supervision on complex projects and may coach and/or mentor junior associates

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
• Typically, 4 or more years’ experience in accounting or finance with knowledge of securities, par, and trade fee calculations
• Exposure to high volume transaction processing and reconciliations
• Capable of interpreting credit agreements, alongside direct work experience with transfer documentation (including purchase price letters, netting letters, funding memos, participation agreements, consent and elevation agreements, termination agreements and transfer certificates)
• High proficiency in Excel and advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Wide latitude for independent judgement

Added Bonus If You Have

• Experience with daily loan transactions and loan tracking systems
• Exposure to both TSI and ClearPar systems
• Understanding of broadly syndicated loans

What We Offer You

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits

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FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $23.78 - $38.77 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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