Lead Operations Analyst (Reconciliations)

SimCorp; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Job summary

SimCorp Manila is hiring an Operations Analyst to support the Middle Office with a broad understanding of Investment Operations and the full trade lifecycle. You will liaise with clients, custodians, and managers to ensure high-quality, timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in buy-side operations, familiarity with capital markets, and strong Excel skills. The role offers a hybrid work model (2x in office) and opportunities for growth within a global tech

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in buy-side or outsourced Operations focusing on Trade Management, FX, and/or Reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets products and diverse security types.
• Derivatives product knowledge (OTC pricing and lifecycle) is preferred.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily tasks and monitor workflows across trade data lifecycle from confirmation to settlement.
• Investigate and resolve transaction booking exceptions across FI, FX, equity, and derivatives.
• Coordinate with 3rd party managers, counterparties, clients, and custodians to resolve issues.
• Respond to client queries and participate in onboarding, testing, and service development.
• Support audit readiness and contribute to KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain procedures and contribute to ongoing training.

Skills

Trade Management

FX

Reconciliations

Capital Markets knowledge

Derivatives (OTC pricing)

English communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Excel

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO US

We are a global, fast-paced company providing trade Operations and Investment Accounting Services. We are looking for an Operations Analyst to support our Middle Office Operations team, who has a broad understanding of all Investment Operations functions. The role requires expertise across the full trade lifecycle and Investment Accounting Operations. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on high-quality and timely delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Action daily tasks and monitor the workflow of processes such as: Transaction data received from; Clients 3rd party Manager Custodian Trade Lifecycle Management (Confirmation through to Settlement)
• Monitor, investigate and resolve transaction booking exceptions Trades (FI, FX, Equity, Money Market, Derivatives, Private Debt, SPVs, Real Estate) Events Lifecycle management Corporate Actions, Coupons, Dividends, Derivative lifecycle Reconciliations (Platform vs. Custodian and other 3rd Parties) Cash Position & Transactions Reporting
• Liaise with 3rd Party Managers, Counterparties, Clients and Custodians to resolve operational issues
• Responding to client queries / requirements
• Participating in client on-boarding, testing and service development
• Identify continuous service development
• Maintain procedures
• Maintain ongoing training
• Manage all administrative activities and contribute to reports to management
• Knowledge and adherence to service delivery against SLA and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Participate in Client internal and external audits

WHAT WE VALUE

• 7-10 years of experience working within a buy-side or outsourced Operations team, specifically Trade Management, FX, and/or Reconciliations
• SimCorp Dimension experience an advantage
• Possess good level of knowledge on Capital Market products
• Familiarity of diverse security types and investment industry
• Proficient in Derivatives product knowledge (OTC pricing, lifecycle) and related areas
• Excellent communication with good verbal and written skills (English Language)
• Advanced MS Office tools (Word &Excel)
• Continuously improve analytical skills and logical understanding of process
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Other requirements NA (North American) shift hours (May change depending on business needs) Hybrid working arrangement (2x a week in office)

BENEFITS

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since we operate in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. Take advantage of this section and indicate the most-valued benefits for candidates, considering training and certification, as well as benefits that can improve a candidate's work-life balance, such as flexible hours, vacation time, work-from-home options, etc. Please note that this may not be possible for multiple location postings due to the difference in benefits.

DEI & EEO STATEMENTS

At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

SIMCORP MANILA & CORPORATE DEPLOYMENT

SimCorp Manila proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26. This certification underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivating a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees.

We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

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