Trade Operations Analyst 2

You would be joining our Trade Processing and Settlements team to help ensure the timely and accurate booking of transactions and to ensure any issues or fails are pro-actively dealt with and resolved.

You will liaise with counterparties and custodians to ensure the processing and settlement of securities trades against payment in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

It's a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines, and we continually strive to find ways to innovate and become better at what we do.

You will be flexible, creative and curious enough to take on a challenge, rather than tick off set tasks on a to-do list.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we're building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You'll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading FTSE 100 company. But you'll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you're looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you'll find them right here in Horsham.

What you'll do

• Ensure the trades you are responsible for are confirmed and settled on time, following up and escalating issues as appropriate
• Initiating payments for fund subscriptions, new issues and private equities
• Verifying and releasing Swift settlement instructions to Custodians
• Ensuring that all securities bookings and trade settlements comply with internal and external requirements
• Daily/monthly review of CSDR - Settlement Discipline Rule Fine Reports
• Daily transactions reporting to Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX)
• Weekly/monthly reporting of facts, figures, Adonis controls & unsettled trade reporting
• Reconciliation of the Swiss Stamp Tax Journal (monthly/quarterly)
• Assisting with the resolution of any trade related overdrafts, interest claims and CSDR charges, independently resolving of settlement and cash related enquiries
• Managing client and stakeholder queries pro-actively, liaising with external and internal partners to clarify settlement issues with particular focus on quality and timeliness of communication
• Utilising department controls and procedures honestly and effectively, taking steps to call out and minimise any risks
• Suggesting, exploring and helping to implement ideas to save time and cost, reduce risk and improve service quality
• Collaborating with others to help build a positive and supportive working environment

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Previous experience gained within a trade confirmation/settlement team focussing on equity, fixed income and unit trust asset classes
• An understanding of CSDR regulations
• Strong aptitudes for numeracy and attention to detail in a fast paced office environment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work on your own initiative
• An innovative approach to problem solving and analysis
• Pro-active and forward thinking in communications with others
• Good at analysing and solving problem with a strong handle on operational risk
• Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks appropriately
• Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities
• Take a wider interest in other activities on the team and business, offering support wherever possible
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties
• Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.

Location: Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4QP, GB.