The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our trading desk as a Trade Support Administrator. This role is central to ensuring trades are processed accurately, reported on time, and settled in line with regulatory requirements. You’ll act as a vital link between traders, middle office, back office, and external counterparties, helping to maintain the integrity and efficiency of our operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Resolve unmatched CREST Market and Custodian trades.
- Monitor the Dealing and Booking Error Tracking system.
- Ensure timely submission of trades to UnaVista for Transaction Reporting.
- Perform daily reconciliation of Transaction Reporting.
- Correct and amend CREST rejections.
- Reconcile Market and Internal accounts, as well as the Firm’s Stamp account.
- Monitor trade processing via the Order Router.
- Resolve contract discrepancies and failed orders.
- Process trades not automatically contracted.
- Input and validate foreign trades and FX trades.
- Perform daily reconciliation of the CMA.
- Handle booking queries from Investment Managers via phone or email.
- Amend contracts as required.
- Support ad hoc operational tasks as needed.
- Advertise New Issues, IPOs, and Offers of Subscriptions to Investment Managers and process related orders.
Qualifications & Experience:
We welcome applications from individuals with:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- Previous experience in Wealth Management or financial services (advantageous but not essential).
Knowledge & Skills:
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Familiarity with Checking & Contracts entry processes (beneficial but not required).
- Strong PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Flexibility in adapting to working hours and tasks.
