Trade Support

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Trade Support/Client Services professional in London. The role involves executing client swap allocations, managing lifecycle events, and processing corporate actions. Ideal candidates should have a solid equity background and proven client service skills, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Flexibility of hybrid work arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong background in equity, ideally from a middle office role.
• Experience with client swap allocations and lifecycle events.
• Familiarity with processing corporate actions and dividend reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Executing T+0 Client Swap allocations efficiently.
• Processing corporate action events and delivering client service.
• Resolving P&L discrepancies and establishing operational controls.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Client service

Communication

Job description

Location: London
Working Pattern: Full Time (08:30 - 18:00)

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Our client, a leading organisation in the finance sector, is seeking an experienced Trade Support/Client Services professional to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to work within the Equity Swaps Client Service team, which plays a critical role in supporting various desks across the equities division, including flow and yield enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executing T+0 Client Swap allocations efficiently.
• Managing lifecycle events on swaps to ensure smooth operations.
• Processing corporate action events, including elections and bookings.
• Delivering exceptional client service through our Follow the Sun model for swap queries.
• Reconciling single stock and index dividends against hedges.
• Performing rate and price fixings accurately.
• Processing dividend payments and FX transactions.
• Investigating and resolving P&L discrepancies.
• Establishing robust operational controls for effective risk monitoring.
• Resolving queries promptly and effectively.
• Engaging in projects to enhance processes and build strong relationships with Technology, Front Office, Operations, and other stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for candidates with:

• A strong background in equity, with prior experience in a middle office role preferred.
• Proven expertise in client swap allocations and lifecycle events on swaps.
• Familiarity with corporate action events processing and dividend reconciliation.
• Skills in rate fixings, price fixings, and FX processing.
• A keen analytical mindset for investigating discrepancies and enhancing operational controls.
• Excellent communication skills for effective query resolution and stakeholder relationship building.

What We Offer:

• A comprehensive training programme to set you up for success in your new role.
• The flexibility of hybrid work arrangements after the initial training period of 4-6 weeks.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

If you are passionate about Trade Support and client services, and you thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing role, we want to hear from you! Join our client's team and be part of a dedicated group that is constantly seeking process improvements and innovations in the finance sector.

Application Process:

Take the next step in your career and apply today!

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