Our client a large Investment Bank in Pune is looking to hire an Associate Director – Middle Office (Equities & Trade Support)

About the Role

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Trade bookings and processing.
Trade confirmations and Contract note.
Static and Reference Data maintenance
FX processing.
Review and documentation of procedures, process maps.
Support, guidance and mentoring of team members including performance appraisals.
Active management of day to day issues and queries from internal/external parties with Escalations as necessary.
Co-ordination with regional trade support groups, traders and customers to resolve queries / issues.
Active participation in Change management / UAT testing.
Reconciliation issues
You must be able to supervise and have control over the daily BAU and Projects
Play a leading role in projects, process & system improvements, cost & efficiency savings etc.
You must be able to implement changes in your work scope when necessary to meet business, organizational & regulatory needs
You must be able to lead and motivate your team staff effectively

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of management experience in the securities industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management.
Detailed and working knowledge of trade processing / contracting processes, reference/static data maintenance and procedures. Candidates with direct experience in Global markets or who have Middle Office experience will be given special consideration.
In addition to a successful career in Middle Office management, candidates with experience and knowledge of Global equity markets, practices, procedures and trends especially from the Sell side perspective will be favorably viewed.
Ability to multi-task across various business and department initiatives.
The candidate should be willing and able to challenge existing processes and procedures and suggest changes where these are felt to be appropriate and necessary.
He/she will be adept with IT and capable of specifying business requirements for enhancements or replacements for existing or new applications.
All candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office and have experience in the usage operations systems/applications commonly used in securities related industry including ALERT, OASYS, FXALL etc.
The candidate will be required to pass the Series 99 examination to obtain licensing.
Candidate should be open to work in Asia / EU / US shifts depending on the work requirement.

Key Points

Experience & Domain: 5+ years of securities middle-office management experience with strong knowledge of global equities, trade processing, static data, and sell-side operations.

Systems & Platforms: Hands-on proficiency with industry post-trade systems such as ALERT, OASYS/CTM, and FXall.

Projects & Leadership: Proven track record in leading teams, managing daily operational breaks/escalations, and driving process improvements and UAT projects.

Licensing & Shifts: Eligibility to pass the Series 99 licensing exam and flexibility to support regional or follow-the-sun shifts (Asia/EU/US).

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Associate Director Middle Office (Equities & Trade Support)