Operations Fed Settlements Vice President

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Job Description

Fixed Income VP

The Fixed Income VP is responsible for the settlements of a high dollar value US Treasury portfolio across multiple security settlement accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the settlement processes and exception management. In addition, the candidate will be capable of handling project related tasks and integrate into the team with a team lead mentality.

Responsibilities

• Securities Settlement and Exception Management : Monitor and actively process US Treasury Settlements utilizing Bank of New York and Broadridge Impact. Exceptional knowledge of settlement exception queues and trade flows across systems and the organization. Ability to work within FICC and manage uncompared queues with an understanding of Central Clearing and Sponsored Repo requirements. Ability to process pairoffs, handle TMPG requests, own repricing needs, and work within a fast-paced team to deliver information timely and accurately. A firm understanding of the cash management and cash projections for clear and concise reporting to business key stakeholders. Knowledge of wire processing and ability to process sensitive cash movements with strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills to ensure items make it through the wire processing workflow on a timely basis. Ability to handle key controls, be a responsible owner, and communicate issues to reduce firm risk. Ability to reconcile accounts and research breaks; requires strong understanding of general ledger trade workflows to effectively resolve breaks and reduce their instances.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Generate and analyze reports on fails and provide robust commentary for key stakeholders on a daily basis. Work with key stakeholders on project requirements and potential process flows. Provide trade workflows for new business requirements (Central Clearing, Sponsored Repo, ACAP, etc.).
• Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to settlements. Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with settlements. Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and procedural explanations.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with internal and external teams to implement and test system enhancements. Maintain operating procedures and task controls for settlement processing tasks.
• Client and Counterparty Interaction : Liaise with clients, counterparties, and custodians to resolve issues related to settlements. Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate effectively to ensure all parties are informed about key settlement concerns and issues.

Qualifications

Education

The typical base pay range for this role is between $120K - $159K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and / or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

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