Tech Coord, Inv Ops Trade Sup at Northern Trust

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Investment OperationsIndustries

4-7 years of experience in Banking and investment operations, trade support, or middle office
In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle, settlements, corporate actions, and market operations
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements affecting investment operations (e.g., T+1 settlement, CSDR penalties, EMIR, MiFID)
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, or Business
Proficiency in industry tools such as Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTCC, CTM, Finastra, CLS
Minimum 2+ years in the current role as Senior Analyst or lateral role with 1+ years of experience
Flexible to support NA shifts (7:30 PM or 10:30 PM)
Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess exceptions and provide solutions
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in trade processing and risk assessment
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work across teams and influence stakeholders
Client Management: Excellent client management skills
Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of investment systems and automation tools
Collaboration: Ability to work across teams and engage with stakeholders effectively
Problem-Solving: Expertise in resolving complex trade and settlement issues
Resilient to pressure and able to adapt quickly
Proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues, and determination to follow through

Act as the go-to expert for trade, cash, forex, transitions, and settlements including claims lifecycle processes across multiple asset classes
Support trade processing activities including prematching, confirmation, and settlement across asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, etc.)
Understand upstream and downstream activities
Ensure strong knowledge of financial products and their operations processing requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory changes such as T+1 settlement, CSDR penalties, EMIR, MiFID
Understand and adhere to client SLAs
Identify inefficiencies in middle-office operations and propose automation solutions
Leverage data analytics to identify trends and reduce trade failures
Stay updated on market updates, regulatory developments, and industry trends, ensuring adherence to market standards
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
Adhere to escalation and reporting status/progress on time
Assist in implementing internal controls to minimize operational risks
Identify areas for process enhancements and drive automation initiatives
Develop documentation and SOPs for new and complex scenarios