Job Title: CW Analyst Duration: 6 months Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Job Summary & Responsibilities The Portfolio Reconciliation & Valuations Team falls under the broader MCVO (Margin, Collateral and Valuations business unit) which is within the greater Portfolio Services and Client Onboarding sub-division. Portfolio Reconciliation & Valuations is responsible for ensuring the reporting of positions is accurate and reporting is performed in a timely manner across multiple products lines. The team manages a variety of products (OTC derivatives and cash products) and is responsible for ensuring clients and 3rd party reconciliation tools receive their reports according to their requirements. This is a function in line with Dodd-Frank requirements.
YOUR IMPACT Are you looking to apply your quantitative skills while deepening your understanding of derivative products while working in a fast paced and collaborative atmosphere? Our Portfolio Reconciliation and Valuations team is seeking a professional who is looking to collaborate with Traders, Sales, Middle Office, Confirms and other Operations teams to mitigate risks and improve client experience related to valuation statement management and delivery.
OUR IMPACT Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow. The team also interacts with all areas of Operations giving members a unique perspective into the various business lines of the firm while impacting all business streams.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Liaise with clients in order to track and adhere to reporting requirements.
Manage internal system configurations in order to provide automated position reports to clients as requested and/or required by regulations
Liaise with internal teams including Middle Office, Confirms, Trading, Sales, Client Onboarding, Account Management teams to investigate and resolve booking differences
Utilize trade booking lifecycle knowledge to troubleshoot delays in data flow, missing positions, incorrect data and appropriately pinpoint the proper internal team or external contact to liaise with for resolution
Constantly recommend and develop more efficient methods of break investigation and resolution
Daily queue/workflow items as assigned including report setups, client queries, issue troubleshooting and appropriate management of escalations.
Appropriately escalate key risk scenarios and effectively navigate the firm to ensure proper management awareness of critical issues across the break population
Participate in ensuring work adheres to the Firm’s Valuations policy, research and develop expertise in the applicable regulatory requirements
Grow with the team; develop a deeper understanding of complex derivative transactions and work with our business partners to progress reconciliation break investigation and resolution.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong motivation to succeed, both as an individual and as a team Control focused Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines
Effective team player Problem solving and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong appreciation of client service
Ability to deal with multiple complex issues at the same time while meeting client deadlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detail.
Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of internal clients with differing levels of product experience.
Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability of projects, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $23.00/hr.
