Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Fixed Income Core Operations Team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting Millennium's Fixed Income Operations, ensuring seamless settlements, mitigating operational risks, and collaborating with the REPO desk to manage portfolio positions effectively. This role requires a strong understanding of fixed income products, operational workflows and exceptional attention to detail with an excellent communication skill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Settlements Management:
  Oversee and ensure timely and accurate settlement of fixed income trades with Prime Brokers (PBs).
  Monitor trade lifecycle events, including confirmation, and clearing processes with PBs.
  Coordinate with PBs to ensure they work directly with Executing Brokers (EBs) for settlement finalization.
  Act as the escalation point for settlement delays or issues caused by EBs, working with PBs and EBs to resolve discrepancies.
  Proactively monitor settlement status and address any exceptions or breaks in the process.
  
• Risk Management:
  ​Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with fixed income transactions.
  Proactively monitor and address issues that could impact trade settlements or portfolio positions.
  
• Monitoring PM Positions & REPO Desk Support:
  Monitor portfolio managers' (PMs) positions daily to ensure they are adequately covered.
  Provide timely updates to the REPO desk on the status of REPO settlements.
  Escalate any discrepancies or issues related to PM positions or REPO settlements to the appropriate teams.
  
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Act as a liaison between portfolio managers, the REPO desk, Prime Brokers, Executing Brokers, and other internal teams.
  Provide regular updates and reports on settlement status, operational risks, and PM position coverage.
  Address queries and provide solutions to operational challenges in a timely manner.
  
• Operational Oversight:
  Maintain accurate records of all fixed income transactions and settlements.
  Continuously review and improve operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
  Support the implementation of new systems, processes, or tools to streamline operations.
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Fixed Income operations, trading support, or any related role.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Fixed Income products and experience working with Prime Brokers or Executing Brokers in a settlement operations capacity.
  
• Skills:
  Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL to support day-to-day operational activities is a must
  
• Attributes:
  Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  Flexibility: Willingness to work long hours and any shift as required to meet business deadlines or handle critical operational tasks.