Fund & Investment Operations - Trade Management, Specialist | London, UK

Vanguard Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Trade Management Specialist to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with policies. This role involves providing leadership, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement within the Trade Management team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a background in trade management, and the ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this dynamic firm offers a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and collaboration, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trade management experience with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Drive continuous improvement and coach team members.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fund & Investment Operations - Trade Management, Specialist

Fund & Investment Operations - Trade Management, Specialist

Vanguard Group London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 16 days ago Permanent Competitive

Fund & Investment Operations - Trade Management, Specialist

Oversees and executes the daily operational tasks of the Trade Management team, monitoring controls and procedures to ensure adherence to policies. Acts as an escalation point for technical issues.

Trade Management (TM) in Vanguard supports all trade activities conducted by Vanguard's Investment Management Group across all asset classes, ensuring trades are executed accurately and timely to settlement finality. This includes oversight of outsourced providers and in-house settlement activities.

The Trade Management Specialist oversees daily operations, monitors controls, and serves as an escalation point for technical issues.

In this role you will:

• Oversee daily operations and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Provide informal leadership and escalate complex trade issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational effectiveness.
• Coach and mentor analysts.
• Maintain ownership of trade confirmation and settlement processes.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams and external clients, including brokers and custodians.
• Monitor settlement environment to minimize trade failures and respond to issues promptly.
• Analyze issues, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively.
• Manage claims related to trade settlement failures.
• Understand and support audit, compliance, and risk guidelines.
• Gather metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
• Stay current on industry and regulatory trends and develop product knowledge.
• Participate in projects and other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of trade management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of technical issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and team spirit.

Additional considerations:

• Availability for extended hours and some holidays.
• Limited hybrid work options.
• Vanguard does not sponsor visas for this role.

About Vanguard

Vanguard is a unique investment company founded in 1975, committed to low-cost, straightforward investing. We serve over 30 million investors worldwide.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse teams enhance innovation and service quality. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and included.

How We Work

Our hybrid working model balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, supporting our mission and culture.

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