Operations Analyst (Trade Processing)

SimCorp; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Metro Manila is seeking an Operations Analyst for its Middle Office Operations team. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in Trade Management, FX, and Reconciliations. Responsibilities include managing transaction data, resolving operational issues, and conducting reconciliations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Capital Market products. The position offers a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence twice a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Trade Management, FX, or Reconciliations.
• Familiarity with diverse security types and the investment industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transaction data from clients and third parties.
• Manage trade lifecycle from confirmation to settlement.
• Resolve transaction booking exceptions and corporate actions.
• Conduct reconciliations between platform and custodians.
• Liaise with third-party managers and clients on operational issues.

Skills

Knowledge of Capital Market products

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Derivatives product knowledge

Advanced MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Job description

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.

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 Managers
    • Custodians
  • 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 onboarding, 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 (KPIs)
  • Participate in Client internal and external audits

What We Value

• 3-5 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

• APAC EMEA shift hours (May change depending on business needs)
• Hybrid working arrangement (2x a week in office)