Analyst- Middle Office

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Trade Processing Analyst to support the middle office within our Hyderabad office. You will be involved in trade capture, matching, and settlement of securities, FX, and money market instruments for global clients.

You will process transactions on the Calypso platform, interact with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely settlement, accuracy, and adherence to client SLAs. A background in hedge/mutual funds is preferred.

Qualifications

• Capital markets and financial instruments understanding with strong accounting skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle high volumes and meet client SLAs.
• Willing to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Trade capture, matching, and settlement of securities, FX, and money market instruments.
• Process global security transactions on Calypso platform within deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve trade queries.
• Monitor transactions to ensure timely settlement and accurate accounting.
• Ensure trades are matched within market and client deadlines.
• Escalate exceptions and document procedure compliance.

Skills

Capital markets knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

Postgraduate in Commerce

MBA Finance

CA/CMA/CFA

Tools

Calypso platform

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the Trade Processing team that includes trade capture, Matching settlement of Securities, FX and Money market instruments.
• Process Global Security transactions on Calypso platform within given deadlines
• Interact with both internal and external stake holders to resolve trade confirmation and settlement queries
• Monitoring of transactions to confirm instructions from the client are processed in a timely and accurate manner thus ensuring timely settlement and accounting
• Ensure that all trades are matched within market/client deadlines
• Ensure client positions are correct and all transactions are processed
• Query resolution in accordance with time frames set out in Client SLA s
• Work with the Custodians and brokers for timely matching and settlement.
• Reporting of exceptions in line with internal control and external client requirements.
• Resolve failed trade queries proactively.
• Escalating exceptions and failed transaction to appropriate stake holders for early resolution.
• Ensure all errors/break down of procedure are documented as per company policy
• Extensive communication with Internal External parties.

Skills Required

• Thorough understanding of all Capital market, Financial Instruments, Investment baking processes and above average accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to deal with high volumes of activity
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to work as team and deliver timely results
• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts

Qualification and Experience:

• Post graduate in Commerce, MBA Finance, CA/CMA/CFA
• 1-5 Years of Hedge/Mutual funds Middle Office Trade Support experience.