Senior Operations Analyst (Reconciliations)

Simcorp; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SimCorp is seeking an Operations Analyst to support Middle Office Operations, spanning trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and client queries. The role requires experience in buy-side or outsourced operations and familiarity with capital markets products, including FX and derivatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to process improvements, onboarding client teams, and maintaining strong controls while adapting to APAC/EMEA shift hours in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in buy-side or outsourced operations (trade management, FX, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of capital markets products and derivatives lifecycle is preferred.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal, and proficient MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily tasks and monitor workflow across trade lifecycle from confirmation to settlement.
• Perform reconciliations between platforms, custodians, and third parties; investigate exceptions.
• Respond to client queries, participate in onboarding, testing, and service improvements.
• Maintain procedures, training, and reporting; ensure SLA/KPI adherence and audits.

Skills

Trade management

FX knowledge

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

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.

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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

• 5 - 7 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)

Benefits

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether or 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.