Fixed Income Global Trade Support
About The Position
This Global trade role supports the day-to-day business-as-usual (BAU) processes and reporting within the firm's Structured Credit Fixed Income operations function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily reconciliation of cash, position and trading activity; daily and monthly P&L reporting along with month end NAV process, and ongoing liaison with internal trading desks, prime brokers, and external counterparties. The position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and requires strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, a reconciliation mindset and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies. A familiarity &/or foundational knowledge of fixed income markets, with a focus on structured securities (ABS/CMBS/CRE/Aviation).
Requirements
- 2–6 years of trade support, middle office, or operations experience within an investment bank, asset manager, or hedge fund
- Direct exposure to fixed income products; experience with structured credit (CLOs, ABS, CDOs) and/or loan-based products (CRE, aviation, shipping finance) strongly preferred
- Understanding of the full trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and reconciliation
- Knowledge of structured credit mechanics (waterfalls, paydowns, factors, cashflows)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight settlement deadlines
- Effective problem-solving and break/fail resolution skills
- Clear communication and ability to liaise with trading desks, counterparties, custodians, and agents
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- VBA, SQL, or Python a plus
- Experience with relevant platforms — e.g.,DTC, Euroclear, trade capture and order management systems, Bloomberg, and reconciliation tools (e.g., TLM, Duco)
Responsibilities
- Capture, validate, and confirm trades across structured credit (CLOs, ABS, CDOs), CRE loans, aviation finance, and shipping finance products
- Manage the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement, ensuring accurate and timely booking
- Resolve trade breaks, settlement fails, and discrepancies with counterparties, custodians, and internal desks
- Perform daily position, cash, and P&L reconciliations between front office, middle office, and accounting systems
- Investigate and escalate breaks, unmatched trades, and aged items
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
- Support complex structured credit workflows including waterfall payments, paydowns, factor updates, and cashflow processing
- Handle bespoke documentation and settlement nuances for illiquid assets (CRE loans, aircraft, vessels)
- Track collateral, amortization schedules, and periodic interest/principal payments
- Act as liaison between trading desks, sales, operations, legal, and external counterparties/agents
- Coordinate with custodians, administrators, trustees, and paying agents
- Manage onboarding of new counterparties and accounts (KYC/documentation coordination)
- Maintain accurate static data, reference data, and security setups for new and existing instruments
- Produce daily/periodic reporting on positions, exposures, settlements, and exceptions
- Support month-end close, valuations, and inputs to risk and finance functions
- Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities
- Support system enhancements, UAT, and onboarding of new products or asset classes
- Contribute to regulatory and control-related initiatives
Benefits
- bonuses
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
