Senior Associate - Trade Support (APAC)

Position Overview

The OTC & LD Trade Validation – Credit team manages middle office activities, focusing on the validation of Flow and Exotic Structured Credit products. The role serves as a critical link between the front office (Sales and Trading) and the back office to ensure trades are processed efficiently, promptly, and accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Trade Validation & Management: Validate trades for Flow and Exotic Credit products and manage FO/BO system queues to resolve breaks or issues.
• Issue Resolution: Utilize investigative and problem-solving techniques to address trade booking and flow issues; manage queries related to instrument static data.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal inquiries; collaborate with Trading desks, Sales, Accounting, Technology, and other Middle Office teams to escalate and resolve queries.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with local, regional, and global stakeholders across Front, Middle, and Back Office functions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to projects and initiatives aimed at process improvement and operational efficiency.

Required Education, Skills and Experience (Must Have)

• Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a trade support or related role.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial markets and derivative products (e.g., swaps, futures, and options).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Behavioral Skills:
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and rigor.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative teamwork mindset.
• Operational Mindset: Strong focus on control and aptitude in both financial and operational areas.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience (Nice to Have)

• Product Expertise: Specific experience with Credit products, systems, and processes within a trade support function.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to multiple software programs.
• Strategic Skills: Ability to develop and adapt processes, leverage professional networks, and anticipate business or strategic evolution.