Manager: Offshore Trade Processing and Settlements (FTC)

Offshore Trade Processing ManagerLeading Asset Mgt firm seeks diligent indiv. Key role to manage and review the offshore trade transactions processed by Administrators. Support Mgt within greater Trade Processing Area. Drive accuracy and efficiency of team performance. Interact with stakeholders in managing turnaround times and any complex transactions. Contract role.Main Responsibilities:Ensure understanding of the offshore trade processes.Manage staff effectively in getting trades processed accurately and timeously.Sound understanding of the internal /external systems and applications.Assist Trade Processing Admin with any issues encountered and for resolution of queries.Ensure bank recons are reviewed daily for all bank and scrip.Ensure that payments are processed, checked and released accurately and on time.Ensure manual instructions are checked and instructed to the global custodian before market deadlines.Resolve any settlement issues relating to trades.Oversee Processes relating to Initial Public Offerings and Private placements or transitionsEnsure the administrators use process documentation as living documents to be updated regularly.Oversee the administrators' instructions on bank account openings with custodians, management companies and on internal systems.Maintain effective communication with internal and external parties, including custodians/mancos to ensure efficient and timeous resolution of queries.Ensure all deals, particularly, those close to month end are monitored closely to ensure they are processed timeously prior to month-end close.Communicate and record details of any trade issues that occur (including the profit/loss) and ensure on the incident log.Accountable for team performance and strive for excellence in their deliverables.Dela with internal and external stakeholders.Other key duties to be discussed at interview.Qualifications and Experience:Degree of Adv Diploma in Fin Ecos, Accounting6 to 9 years exp in Forex / Offshore Trade ProcessingKnowledge of Forex and global markets.Sound understanding of Investment Mgt system and Accounting system, etcShould you be interested in the opportunity:Please submit your CV online. You will be directed, to our database, Ditto.For queries, please contact Bev at SET on 082 495 8595.