Job Function Summary

The Documentation Specialist will be primarily responsible for the daily management and reconciliation of paper flow within MTM (Markit Trade Manager) and ad-hoc trade queries around mismatches, break resolution and IA agreement. There is also a requirement to assist with project work for ongoing business initiatives and look at process inefficiencies within the space of non-electronically confirmed trades. The successful candidate will also be expected to produce firm KPIs and metrics. This is a mandatory Night Shift role.

Principal Responsibilities

• Have a solid understanding of the use and application of the tools within MTM (Markit trade manager)

• The candidate will be able to prioritize their workload based on good-sense and risk management.

• Be able to produce KPI stats/metrics to the management team for positive and negative trend analysis.

• Have an understanding of the mechanics of exotic products, particularly in option volatility and exotic FX products (dual digitals, FX Barrier options etc.)

• An understanding of long-form legal documentation and the application of MCAs (Master confirmation agreements)

• Resolving position/ trade discrepancies with the respective MLP Operations and Middle office teams in order to bring trades in line with their paper confirmations.

• Break reconciliation and investigation between firm portfolio positions and that of the executing brokers.

• Interacting and managing relationships with the internal core teams and external executing brokers,

• Intraday trade monitoring as part of the T+0 reconciliation process

• Dealing with post and prior value trade queries

• Ad-hoc trades support business functions

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Undergraduate Degree or above is preferred

• Relevant experience in documentation or confirmations

• Strong knowledge of financial instruments with emphasis on complex trades

• MTM / Murex / Imagine experience an advantage

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; High sense of urgency

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Must be able to work independently

• Strong Excel knowledge (VBA and other coding languages are advantageous)

• Quick learner, Detail oriented; Demonstrable thoroughness and strong ownership of work

• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others