OTC and FX Consultant, Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services
Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust is one of the world's leading financial institutions. We specialise in providing asset servicing solutions and asset management to both institutional and personal clients. The delivery of products and services to this client base is supported through a network of offices around the globe.
Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services offers world-class, scalable technology and dedicated expertise to serve Hedge Funds and large Institutional Investors with complex portfolios and product types. The business provides comprehensive middle office and administration services, including trade processing, asset servicing, valuation and profit and loss reporting, cash and collateral management, reconciliations, accounting and NAV calculations and investor servicing and reporting.
Job Description:
The OTC and FX Consultant is responsible for the verification, settlement, life cycle event processing and break resolution related to all client OTC and FX transactions. In addition, the OTC and FX Consultant is responsible for the affirmation/confirmation of all OTC and FX trade types on electronic platforms and/or on paper as well as the completion of requested amendments related to all client OTC and FX trade bookings.
Major Duties:
Affirmation/Confirmation of all OTC and FX trades on electronic platforms or on paper where required
Manage the settlement of swap cash flows associated with OTC and FX products, including unwinds, fees, resets, and premiums
Assist in proper operational reflection of OTC and FX trades
Review booking of corporate actions and dividends/coupons to ensure accurate position and p/l attribution
Efficiently identify and resolve transaction discrepancies between client and swap counterparties. Liaison between trading desk, control groups and counterparties to resolve any economic discrepancies on trades in a timely and efficient manner
Process all aspects of periodic resets for vanilla and exotic IRS, CDS, and Equity OTC products
Ensure timely receipt of OTC and FX confirmations from trading counterparties
Ensure accuracy of transaction agreements and modifications
Work with IT in the development and enhancement of the trade management system
Prioritize time accordingly to action trade breaks by end of day
Understand and process trade activity in accordance with established operations policies and procedures; understand and minimize risk associated with trade mismatches
Must be able to interact with coworkers and clients in a fast-paced trading environment.
Should be intellectually curious, intuitive, and trustworthy and have the highest ethical standards
Effectively address a number of internal and external audiences in a professional manner
Assist in the training of personal internationally
Perform other related duties as required
Knowledge/Skills:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Five plus years of experience in FX or OTC structured and derivatives products operations including:
Experience with the settlement of OTC structured and derivatives products
Experience reviewing documentation for OTC structured and derivatives products
Proficiency with DS Match, MarkitWire/MarkitTradeManager, and eConfirm platforms preferred
Excellent people skills; ability to dynamically act as knowledgeable point of reference to co-workers domestically and internationally
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (ability to create macros)
Excellent math and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills, meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks under extremely time sensitive conditions
Understanding of the various transaction types within each asset class beyond 'vanilla' trades is preferred (e.g. for IRS, understanding of caps, floors, swaptions, etc. and for CDS, understanding of tranches, recovery swaps, ABS/X, etc.)
Understanding of established guidelines and documents published by ISDA is helpful
OTC Regulatory knowledge across Dodd Frank, EMIR, ASIC, MAS
Experience:
The successful candidate will be a mature self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment. This person needs to be able to resolve conflict within a short period of time. This person will be intellectually curious, intuitive, trustworthy and have the highest ethical standards. In addition, he/she will be effective addressing a number of internal and external audiences in a professional manner. This person will add value by working on a number of simultaneous tasks with minimal supervision and exemplary follow-through.
