Operations Trade Support Specialist

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At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a global financial institution? If so, our client is hiring a Operations Trade Support Specialist.
What You'll Do:

• Direct support of the FX Sales and Trading desks, as well as providing support to all other teams covering a suite of FX products.
• Our client base is comprised of Asset Managers, Corporates, Hedge Funds, Central Banks, and Interbank counterparties located globally. In addition, the team is responsible for all FX trades transacted on behalf of other businesses such as Interest Rates, Equities, Private Wealth Management and Commodities.
• Responsible for monitoring and mitigating the firm's risk throughout the FX trade flow, front to back.
• Working with Sales and Trading on trade booking, allocations, give-ups, and amendments.
• The position requires a lot of interaction with the FX Desk, so the ability to communicate with confidence and accuracy is essential.
• Also involves the review and resolution of exceptions and discrepancies across internal systems and with external counterparties.
• Attention to detail, and timely completion of tasks will play an integral role in ensuring the team executes its responsibility to mitigation risk and deliver client excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Preferred candidate with Foreign Exchange product knowledge; Deliverable and Non-Deliverable Spot, Forwards, Options, Vanilla and Exotic Trades
• Previous Middle Office / Trading Assistant experience
• Experience with risk management of Trader positions
• Superior Client Service skill set
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to:
  • Drive automation and improvement initiatives
  • Function at a high level in both a team environment, as well as on individual functions
  • Work under pressure in a time sensitive and deadline driven environment
• Relationship Management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Skills Desired:
  • Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
  • In Depth knowledge of Foreign Exchange Cash products and Foreign Exchange Option/Exotic products
  • External vendor system knowledge (Harmony, Netlink, CAS, Bloomberg, Reuters, FX Connect)

Position Type: Contract
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Komal at 201-226-3526 to learn more.
Who We Are:
Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business.
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