Global Capital Markets - Middle Office Manager

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Job Description

• Leading Middle Office team, maintaining a culture of continuous process improvement and risk management

• Engaging with business, technology, and operations partners to drive successful implementation and sound controls.

• Support daily trading operations by ensuring timely execution and accuracy of trades, while collaborating with traders and team members to resolve discrepancies. 

• Monitor and reconcile trading accounts, driving the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. 

• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external clients, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, trading regulations, and ensuring compliance with US Bank company policies and industry standards. 

• Prepare and analyze trading reports for management review, to drive strategic discussions, process improvements and drive ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed. 

• Assist in training and mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. 

• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement. 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within capital markets operations or fixed income settlements.

• 5 or more years of direct management experience.

• Must possess a transformational mindset and intellectual curiosity.

• Proven experience in Securities trading Middle-Office/Settlements or financial services, demonstrating a strong foundation in industry practices and operations. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making and issue resolution. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, facilitating clear and productive interactions with team, colleagues and stakeholders. 

• Fundamental digital literacy skills intended to drive innovation, improve data analytics, automation, operational efficiency, accurate reporting, and technologies in trade services. 

• Capability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, maintaining a detail-oriented approach and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team settings, with a solid understanding of trading systems and financial markets i.e. Fixed income, Derivatives, and/or Foreign Exchange

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality results, with a focus on continuous improvement and adaptability. 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Experience with P&L attribution, modeling, market data, reporting.

• Understanding of front-office curve construction and model framework.

• Experience in Institutional Front-Office Trading Systems, Trade Flows & Systems, and Settlement processes.

• Proficient in using trading platforms and software, with hands-on experience in navigating and optimizing these tools. 

• Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements in the trading industry, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards. 

• Skilled in leveraging digital literacy to adopt and integrate innovative technologies, enhancing trade services and operational efficiency. 

• Capable of utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance trade service processes and improve decision-making, driving data-driven insights and outcomes. 

Licensing Requirements:

• FINRA Series 7, 63, 24 or 99 licenses are required.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days

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