Trade Operations Analyst
Job Summary
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
The position
A Trade Operations Analyst will work as part of a team in a fast-paced fluid environment where ability to prioritize multiple tasks while experiencing short-term interruptions are highly valued. The incumbent will work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues around the world. The primary responsibility of a Trade Operations Analyst will be problem solving and troubleshooting trade issues.
Job requirements
A Trade Operations Analyst will:
- Research and resolve equity fixed income and FX trade discrepancies by interacting with brokers banks and Wellington personnel
- Instruct trades and trade amendments to service providers when necessary
- Mitigate risk through strong procedural discipline and prudent judgement
- Oversee daily activities of external service providers (i.e. offshore resources vendors)
- Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives including understanding and relaying requirements for operational support of new things (e.g. markets trade types) to help with prioritization of information technology needs
- Research and evaluate operational requirements of new market/asset types being considered for investment or changes to existing markets
- Assist other areas of the firm to support client needs and respond to general custody and trading inquires
- Ad hoc tasks as assigned
Experience required
A Trade Operations Analyst must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure possess a high degree of analytical ability and can plan/prioritize tasks in a fluid environment. Team orientation and the ability to work in concert with external service providers and colleagues located around the world are essential. Successful candidates must have impeccable integrity a fiduciary mindset and the ability to consistently place the interest of our clients as the number one factor in judgment decision-making and actions. Knowledge of equities fixed income and foreign exchange is preferred but not required.
- Technical proficiency in SQL PowerBI Tableau Excel macros or Co-pilot is a value add
- Experience with commonly used business applications such as Bank websites ALERT OASYS Bloomberg Omgeo Connect/CTM Omgeo TradeSuite and SWIFT will be considered a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy concision and timeliness
- Relevant job experience preferred
- Possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task under time pressure
- Demonstrate the ability to be a self-starter and willingness to learn
- Possess ability to ask questions and challenge status quo for process improvement
- Personal qualities and values that are consistent with and would be additive to Wellington Managements culture as described in our culture statement
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Access Excel) is required
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LondonNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
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About Company
If Napoleon had met this Wellington, Waterloo would have taken on a whole new meaning: sound asset management. Wellington Management oversees investments for more than 2,000 institutional clients in some 50 countries. It has approximately $620 billion of assets under management. Clien ... View more