Job Description

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Trade Operations - Securities and Repo Main Duties
Exp-2.5 to 4yrs
Location - Chennai
Ensure all assigned tasks and transactions are completed on time; follow up or escalate where necessary.
Support junior team members by answering queries and acting as a subject matter expert.
Organize and manage daily responsibilities efficiently; seek guidance when required.
Investigate and resolve issues related to stock or cash mismatches, escalating unresolved or high-risk discrepancies as per escalation policies.
Take ownership of additional tasks or projects and ensure timely and accurate completion.
Respond to internal and external queries in a clear, professional, and timely manner.
Adhere strictly to internal policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to minimize operational risk.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce cost, or elevate service quality.
Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, portfolio managers, dealers, and external partners.
Ensure procedural documentation is kept up to date and escalate any gaps or concerns to senior management.
Skills & Qualities
Proactively seek to expand understanding of transaction processes and market operations.
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and adapt to changing priorities.
Exercise sound judgment in routine decisions and escalate complex issues when necessary.
Meet deadlines consistently through effective time management.
Take initiative and ownership of responsibilities, encouraging best practices.
Understand operational and market risks, and how to mitigate them.
Possess a solid end-to-end knowledge of asset management processes.
Act as a mentor to junior colleagues.
Effectively troubleshoot and manage risks in operational processes.
Stay organized and delegate where appropriate.
Receptive to feedback with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with global teams.
Be flexible and open to change, contributing to innovation.
Promptly report issues or risks identified during day-to-day operations.
Knowledge & Experience
Must-Have:
Proficiency in using Aladdin, CTM, CLS, and SWIFT systems.
Strong understanding of global financial markets.
Experience with derivatives and collateral management processes.
Proven background in trade operations across asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, money markets).
Hands-on experience with cash operations and payments processing.
Familiarity with SWIFT messaging protocols.
Knowledge of corporate actions and income processing.
Understanding of risks inherent in the transaction and asset servicing lifecycle.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience working with OTC derivatives and other OTC products.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for operational analysis and reporting.
Key Skills
Transaction Management | Trade Finance Operations | Derivatives
Skills:
Transaction Management,Trade Finance Operations,Derivatives
About Company:
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.