Senior Analyst at Northern Trust

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Investment OperationsIndustries

College or University degree and/or relevant work experience
2+ years of experience in Banking and investment operations with trade or cash support, or settlements within a financial institution
Strong knowledge of Trade, Cash, FX operations, and settlement cycles
Minimum 2+ years in the current role as Analyst or lateral role with 1+ years of experience
Familiarity with settlement platforms (e.g., SWIFT, CLS, DTCC, Euroclear, Crest)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for query and issue resolution
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible to support NA shifts (7:30 PM or 10:30 PM)
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess discrepancies and provide effective solutions
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in trade processing and risk assessment
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Process Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to automation and efficiency enhancements
Client Management: Excellent client management skills

Support trade processing activities including prematching, confirmation, and settlement across asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, etc.)
Support the entire trade lifecycle from confirmation to settlement, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
Validate and match trade details (equities, fixed income, FX) with counterparties, custodians, and clearing houses
Investigate and resolve trade breaks, fails, and discrepancies with counterparties, brokers, and internal teams
Ensure adherence to market cut-offs and regulatory guidelines for trade settlements
Identify and mitigate settlement risks, counterparty risks, and currency risks
Implement internal controls and best practices to minimize operational risk
Ensure compliance with local and global regulations (e.g., CSDR, TMPG, MiFID II)
Escalate unresolved issues to senior partners while providing potential solutions
Act as the key point of contact for brokers, custodians, Investment managers, and internal teams
Provide training and guidance to junior partners and peers, ensuring knowledge transfer and best practices
Perform processing of cash postings to books of accounts and notify breaks and ensure timely resolution
Take a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues, and having the determination to follow through