Senior Administrator - Trade Operations at Apex Group

Role Summary  

• The Trade Settlement team is responsible for the accurate & timely confirmation of all international trades to the counterparty alignments and the instruction of settlement to the relevant custodians 

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

• Accountability for the matching and settlement of transactions executed in all Global markets 
• Day-to-day settlement operation for a portfolio of clients in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables. 
• Liaise with custodians and counterparties to ensure all trade settlement processes are completed in a timely manner. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external & internal clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities. 
• Follow up market players for any exception item. 
• Ensure market changes are implemented effectively. 
• Perform ad-hoc project and assignment when required. 
• Assessing opportunities for improved efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and tools. 

Skills Required: 

• B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 5 years’ experience in Asset Management portfolio administration. 
• Sound knowledge and experience of back-office administration processes. 
• Experience with trade matching engines, preferably OMGEO. 
• Familiar with custodian and broker business operations 
• A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading lifecycles. 
• The candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal). 
• Confident & enthusiastic and have a structured approach to work. 
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment. 

What you will get in return: 

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory 
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline. 
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly. 
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global marketing team. 
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.