Senior Associate, Trade Ops

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution. 

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• Ensure daily cash and position reconciliations are delivered to the client while adhering to the agreed upon service level agreement
• Review daily cash forecasting and other client reporting requirements
• Query security master and lifecycle event related issues to the Data Management team for resolution
• Liaising with banks, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to customers and timely completion of deliverables
• Participate actively in various system initiatives and projects
• Respond to all client queries in a timely and efficient manner through communication directly with client operational staff on a daily basis
• Train new staff on all aspects of the reconciliation process
• Assist in the co-ordination of resources with Trade Operations and Data Management teams to ensure that all work is carried out and SLA met on a day to day basis
• Support trading operations between the front and back office, from post-execution through to settlement
• Monitor third party matching systems and Custodian portals to ensure proper matching and settlement across a variety of asset types
• Coordinate and resolve trade related disputes and breaks with Prime Brokers, Custodians, executing brokers, and Investment Managers
• Process mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, liaising with Investment Managers in the case of voluntary corporate actions
• Respond and solve enquires regarding financial instruments, corporate actions, trade breaks, lifecycle events, and other front office system related issues
• Input and review wires at custodian with high accuracy
• Maintain Collateral Management system for existing and new client trading relationships
• Respond to incoming collateral calls and recall excess collateral
• Ensure adequate cross training and cover in place for all services provided to client.
• Rigorously follow internal control processes and suggest improvements to workflows in order to reduce risk and increase automation

• Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the Financial Services or Fund Adminsitration industry, with experience in a trade operations role being a plus
• University Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset.
• Proven investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to guide newer team members, whilst also being hands on in technical work within multiple systems

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.