Prime Brokerage Cash And Controls - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bournemouth is looking for a Vice President in the Prime Brokerage Cash and Controls team. You will handle payments processing, cash wire reviews, and controls adherence, while also collaborating with global partners to resolve issues. Ideal candidates will have advanced skills in payments systems, data analysis, and problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on time management. Certification in FINRA Series 99 must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in payments or controls.
• Advanced skills in automation technologies.
• Expertise in data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Processes payments and reviews incoming cash wires.
• Investigates and resolves cash and control breaks.
• Liaises with partners to mitigate reconciliation issues.

Skills

Payments processing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Time management

Presentation skills

Job description

Be a member of a dynamic team where individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds unite to achieve common goals through excellence and creativity.

As a Vice President in the Prime Brokerage Cash and Controls team you will provide services to hedge funds and professional investors enabling them to finance their investment activities through a bespoke range of products tailored to suit their needs. The range of services typically available to our Prime Brokerage clients are Global Custody, Securities Lending, Financing and Margin Solutions. You will be responsible for cash wire processing, payments processing as well as controls around equity and fixed incoming trading activity. In this role you will learn and gain exposure to a growing market and you will play an active part in the success of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes payments
• Reviews and applies incoming cash wires to institutional and retail clients
• Takes care of Payment controls, understanding and adherence to these controls and adhering to these standards
• Investigates and resolves cash and control breaks
• Liaises with global partners and stakeholders to resolve and mitigate reconciliation issues related to the Prime Brokerage product range
• Performs, designs and implements key controls across the trade lifecycle process
• Analyses and identifies opportunities to increase STP
• Develops, revises and ensures adherence to company and department policies and procedures
• Ensures that all work items are completed as per the agreed timeline
• Prepares and analyses metrics

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant experience or equivalent expertise in payments or controls
• Demonstrated advanced skills in using automation technologies to optimize payment systems and processes
• Advanced knowledge of market products, including their definitions, operating procedures, and relevant industry regulations
• Proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues, and having the determination to follow through
• Impeccable time management
• Ability to deliver at a high standard even when under pressure
• Finra licensing; SIE + Series 99
• Expertise in data analysis techniques, with the ability to communicate data-driven insights effectively to inform strategic decisions
• Expertise to create presentations across various levels
• Ability to deliver in person and virtual presentations to senior management and stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Financial services experience in Corporate Banking
• Strong payments understanding and background
• Stronger leadership skills
• Experience within Prime Brokerage / Securities Settlements / Asset Servicing
• Experience of Reconciliations
• Analytical skills

As a successful applicant you will be required to obtain your FINRA Series 99 certification within 12 months of your start date.