Associate Process Manager - Settlement

The candidate must possess in-depth functional knowledge of the process area and apply it to operational scenarios to provide effective solutions. He/she must be able to identify discrepancies and propose optimal solutions by using a logical, systematic, and sequential methodology. It is vital to be open-minded towards inputs and views from team members and to effectively lead, control, and motivate groups towards company objects. Additionally, he/she must be self-directed, proactive, and seize every opportunity to meet internal and external customer needs and achieve customer satisfaction by effectively auditing processes, implementing best practices and process improvements, and utilizing the frameworks and tools available. Goals and thoughts must be clearly and concisely articulated and conveyed, verbally and in writing, to clients, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors.

Associate Process Manager

Roles & responsibilities:

• Should have understanding of Pre Settlements activities, like: Cash flow confirmation with counter parties, affirmation of cash flows in system, cash flow processing, SSI update / correction / upload, etc.
• Should have understanding of Post Settlements activities, like: Fails Management, Breaks resolution, Reconciliation of breaks with fails, etc.
• Should have understanding of SWIFT messages used in Cash Settlements, like: MT103, MT202, MT210, etc.
• Should be aware of client money use & its implications
• Should be aware of electronic confirmation platforms like Markitwire, DTCC, CLS, etc.
• Should have basic product knowledge for Fixed Income, CDS, IRS, Equity Swaps, Equity Options, FX Forward, FX Options, Equity Accumulators, FX accumulators, Nostro Reconciliation
• Should have hands on experience on Excel (Basic as well as Advance)
• Financial Products Knowhow: Fixed Income (Interest Rate Swap & Credit Default Swaps), Equity Swaps, Equity Options, FX Forward, FX Option, NDF, Accumulators, etc.
• Tools/industry utilities: Preferred hands-on & understanding of DTCC, CLS, MarkitWire, ALERT, etc.

Functional & Technical Skills:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: Graduation (B.Com./BBA/BBM/BCA) / Post Graduation (CA/M.Com./MBA/MCA/PGDM)
• Experience Span: 4 to 6 years of experience in handling a team of a minimum of 5-6 members with experience in Settlements, Reconciliation, Payments & Nostro and an overall experience of 4 to 6 years
• Shift Time - 7.30pm to 4.30am IST