Reconciliation Analyst Key Responsibilities: * Reconciling and resolving cash & trade exceptions, working with counterparties and other business areas * Liaison with trades and funds teams for reconciliation issues * Ensure all breaks are investigated and tracked daily * Liaison with Static Data teams for product set-up issues * Reconciling and resolving trading exceptions and out of balances, working with counterparties and other business areas * Working as part of a team to meet daily deadlines. * Ensure that all correct control procedures are adhered to and a full audit trail is recorded and maintained at all times. * Escalation of potential risk and exposure on a timely basis. * Ensure appropriate prioritisation of daily work efforts and management of capacity and workloads. Development Value: * A structured career * Opportunity to develop a specialist role within a new and expanding team. * Exposure to a number of internal counterparts and departments. * Exposure to external agents, counterparties and service providers. * Development of relationships within senior levels * Ongoing development of system architecture and client service requirements involving the development of project management skills. Knowledge/Experience: * Experience in a Middle and/or Back Office environment * A good understanding of Equities, Fixed Income and funds products * Minimum of 2 years reconciliation investigations experience * Solid background and knowledge of automated reconciliations * Strong product knowledge and understanding of wealth/asset management and custody business. * Practical experience of all stages of the trade life cycle. * MIS experience desirable Skills: * Ability to define, articulate and manage process improvements and business requirements. * Show a high level of commitment, professional work ethic and appreciation of diversity. * Self-motivated and able to use own initiative * Ability to investigate non-standard exception based queries this included cash breaks, stock breaks and out of balances. * Ability to work under pressure and multi-task. * Demonstrate the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise * Sound understanding of operational risk and controls. * Good spoken and written communication skills. * Computer literate and numerate. Qualifications: * Threshold competent (together with passes in IAQ exams would be advantageous) Competencies * The incumbent should be a positive and resourceful individual. * They will be expected to be self-motivated and have a pro-active approach to problem resolution & a "can do" attitude. * Must possess the ability to successfully react to workload changes. * The role will involve dealing with different levels internally and externally requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Support may be required for other functions of the London Middle Office department requiring a team approach in a team environment.
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