Trading & Settlements Analyst

Role Description:
FNZ is an asset custodian which means we hold client assets in our name as nominee and are responsible for the administration of these assets. The role of an ANZ Trading & Settlements Analyst is to administer the trading & settlement processes to ensure orders that are placed on the FNZ WRAP Platform are sent to market and trades are settled in a timely and accurate manner. The position is located within the Investment Operations division of FNZ for both Australian and New Zealand FNZ Wrap clients. The products covered include equities, fixed income, managed funds, and FX across New Zealand and international markets

Specific Role Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the role include (but not exclusive to):
- Administer Managed Fund buy and sell orders received via the FNZ Trading Platform (WRAP)- Confirming instructions to Brokers and Sub-Custodians on all Equity/FI (Fixed Interest) trades in a timely manner to ensure they settle on the assigned dates- Process cash payment requests for buy trades to the cash team- Accurate claiming of cash from FNZ’s cash (bank) statements in to control accounts (FNZ’s internal cash accounting system) as well as reconciling and maintaining these control accounts in GLAD (WRAP accounting system) Complete orders accurately within WRAP once confirmation has been received from external parties such as Fund Managers, Brokers or Banks- Follow up payments and statements from Fund Managers and issuers- Peer reviewing team member’s work- Record keeping: maintains records as are required to ensure the WRAP administration process is transparent to regulators and external auditors.-
- Review Breach and KPI reports and take ownership for exceptions from owned tasks by providing feedback and if required, resolution and follow up to Team Manager.- Other tasks: undertakes any other projects/tasks as may reasonably be required to facilitate the smooth operation of the team and Operations. Including working with Service and Support department to develop system and process enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of team processing.- Working with management and other team members to enhance documented processes for greater efficiencies and controls within the business. Being actively involved in regular reviews and update of role and product related procedures.- Testing team process related functions in context of project releases and general regression testing where required

Performance Assessment:
Competencies identified to perform the role effectively include (but not exclusive to):
- Accuracy/Attention to detail - Complete tasks accurately, completely and to agreed deadlines/ targets (KPI’s) according to the standards and procedures outlined.- Time Management - Prioritising work to ensure that outputs meet required standards and the needs of internal and external clients- Communication Skills - Communicate effectively with all FNZ staff and external agents to ensure customer issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Strong people and stakeholder management skills - able to establish relationships with product providers, custodians, brokers and other third parties to promote operational efficiencies and resolution of service level issues i.e. fund managers, brokers and banks.- Problem Solving/Initiative - Using your skills and knowledge to ensure correct end results are achieved for clients in a timely manner.- Client Focus - Be aware and continually thinking about those whom your role impacts on and aiming to deliver a consistently high service to those people whether they are internal or external.- Ownership and Responsibility - Demonstrates personal accountability by flagging errors to Manager and taking requisite corrective action promptly. Escalates issues promptly and responds positively to feedback.- Teamwork - During downtime or quiet periods look to see where assistance can be given to other members of the team to ensure the whole team achieves their goals.- As in any financial institution we experience busier periods i.e. month end, quarter end and end of financial year which requires all staff to pull together and potentially work extra hours as required. Hence the ability to work well in a team environment and drive and desire to meet deadlines is essential in this role.

Experience required:
- At least 2 years’ experience in an Investment Operations role- Familiarity with financial markets and wealth management products is preferable- Confident and able to take initiative given client and delivery focused environment- Independent, self-directing and delivery focused working style- Ability to work under pressure to multiple firm deadlines- Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills- A passion to be part of a high performing team- Ability to take ownership and responsibility- Proficient computer skills, specifically intermediate to advanced excel skills- Highly developed written and oral communication skills

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