Job Ref: 14976
Salary: $42,000 – $150,000
Associate/AVP Financial Operations Analysis
Located onsite in Manhattan. Base salary $42-150k depending on skills and experience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years (for Associate) or 5-8 years (for AVP) of relevant experience in custody operations within a custodian bank, investment bank, or asset management firm
- Lead and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support (for AVP)
- Strong understanding of securities settlement processes, including SWIFT messaging and settlement systems (e.g., DTC, Euroclear, Clearstream)
- Solid knowledge of corporate actions processing and relevant market practices
- Experience with withholding tax regulations and procedures in various jurisdictions
- Proficiency in preparing and analyzing client reports
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
- Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience with custody banking platforms and systems
- Knowledge of different asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income)
- Experience in process improvement methodologies
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and process securities transactions, including trade confirmations, settlement instructions, and reconciliation of positions
- Monitor and resolve settlement exceptions and discrepancies in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with market regulations and internal procedures related to settlement
- Manage the full lifecycle of corporate actions, including announcements, elections, and processing of dividends, stock splits, mergers, and other events
- Administer withholding tax requirements for various jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations
- Process tax reclaims and relief at source applications
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations impacting custody operations
- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely custody reports to clients, including transaction statements, holdings reports, and tax reports
- Adhere to all internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Identify and escalate potential operational risks and control weaknesses
- Participate in audits and compliance reviews as required
- Provide excellent client service by responding promptly and professionally to client inquiries
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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