At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Trade Support and Settlement teams, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
- Company: Join AllianceBernstein, a leading global investment management firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and participation in industry forums.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Degree preferred, with five years of experience in Financial Operations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Company Description
Alliance Bernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world.
Alliance Bernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies, and alternative investments, and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries.
Alliance Bernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities.
Through its integrated global platform, Alliance Bernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients.
Alliance Bernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.
Operations Group Description
The EMEA Investment Management Operations Team provides Middle and Back Office Operations functions for the EMEA region’s client-base.
These functions are delivered by a mixture of internal Alliance Bernstein Operations professionals and offshore partners.
Job Description
Management of the onshore Trade Support and offshore Settlement teams.
The role necessitates constant emphasis on good communication, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
The role furthermore requires the ability to ensure prompt and appropriate response to a broad range of enquiries and issues to reduce risk and ensure the highest levels of client service are maintained.
Team Responsibilities
The candidate will manage the following
- Trade Support
- Allocation of Equity, Fixed Income and Derivative transactions.
- Confirmation of Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives
- Time sensitive security creation and validation for Fixed Income new issue trading.
- New market due diligence
- Resolution of Portfolio Management and Trade related queries.
- Risk analysis of departmental processes and procedures.
- Participation in global internal working groups and functional service level forums.
- Compilation and review of confirmation metrics
- Settlement of EMEA Equity and Fixed Income trading
- Interest and Coupon Claim Resolution
- Compilation and review of Settlements and Claims metrics
- Additional management duties
- Lead regular formal Broker Reviews
- Lead formal Custodian Reviews.
- Attend relevant Industry Forums.
- Lead projects and initiatives
- Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have the following
- Degree level education preferred
- IAQ or IMC or professional qualification preferred
- Five years proven experience gained in a Financial Operations environment with a good understanding of Front to Back operational processes.
- Good product knowledge and sound understanding of Markets and Settlements
- Experience with International Market practices, rules, and regulations.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to take direction as needed as well as being able to work independently and proactively.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities, think independently, evaluate potential risks, and escalate items appropriately.
- Work within a pressured environment, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to build positive internal and external relationships.
- Location
- London
- London, UK
Trade Support and Settlements Manager in London employer: AllianceBernstein LP
AB is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, particularly within our London-based Client Group Change team. Employees benefit from diverse opportunities for professional growth, engaging with global teams while leveraging cutting-edge data analytics to drive impactful business decisions. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, AB provides a rewarding environment where your contributions directly influence the success of our financial products and client services.
