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.
- Al l 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 robust 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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