eFinancialCareers

• Company

  PeopleNet Associates

• Location

  Singapore

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  21 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  581953

This position focuses on insuring that data coming into and going out of the Fund Services  applications is accurate and complete. Working with a global team of Data Delivery Support Analysts, this individual will be responsible for daily aspects of the trading lifecycle for clients located around the world. Based on time zones, Data Delivery Support Analysts will pick up support for all clients and insure that the appropriate operational tasks are completed. Open tasks will be passed to the next shift in another time zone.

A) Collectively, this group is responsible for insuring that client trading data is flowing as expected when new interfaces are implemented or new clients go live.

B) Loading, correcting and verifying trade files to insure all activity is correctly reflected in the appropriate applications.

C) Produce extract files for brokers, clients and third party vendors including verification of any changes that have been implemented for accuracy and perform general file spot checks to insure overall quality.

D) Investigate missing files or data problems with inbound or outbound files.

E) Talk with external parties to discuss data problems. This would include clients, vendors, brokers, counterparties and banks.

F) Be the escalation point when data problems are encountered and external interactions are necessary.

G) Create, maintain and enhance a repeatable process to insure a quality experience for each client.

H) Ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction as well as management of service expectations including work products, timing, and value to be delivered. 

II.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

A.Technical Expectations/Professional Practices:

1.Candidates must have experience in the Financial Markets environment.

2.Candidates must have demonstrated ability to work with external clients, vendors and brokers as well as developing good working relationships with each of these groups.

3.Candidates must have good problem solving skills. They will be required to research problems reported by their user community to determine if an actual problem exists or additional training is required. When actual problems exist, they need to, as appropriate, recommend workarounds until an actual resolution can be implemented.

4.Candidates must have the ability to explain difficult concepts to users in terms that they can easily understand. This should include developers, technical users and non-technical users.

5.Candidates must understand a wide range of financial products and it would be desirable if they understand strategies that a hedge fund might use. Working knowledge of trading, risk and processing characteristics of equity, fixed income and OTC products.

6.Candidates must have strong knowledge of the financial services industry, its products and practices, and a strong interest in further development and learning.

7.Experience in either middle office or back office operations for a financial services organization is desirable.

8.Candidates must have an affinity with Information Technology, technology knowledge and a willingness to learn.

9.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

10.Support system testing and beta programs.

B.Management/Leadership Expectations:

1.Gather and document requirements.

2.Product release planning and execution.

3.Coordination with other Data Delivery Support staff with respect to production issues and strategy.

4.Coordination with Development Team with respect to interface development.

5.Tracking and managing resolution of issues.

6.Regular Status reporting.

7.Good organization and planning skills.

8.Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

9.Strong communication, presentation and writing skills.

10.Strong quality results orientation and desire for continuous learning.

11.Ability to build strategic working relationships.

12.Detail oriented.

13.Good follow up skills and work load management.

14.Contribute to team success.

III.WORKING HOURS

As this role is part of a Global 24 hour coverage team, the working hours must adhere to the hours defined for the teams in other regions. 

IV.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

1.A minimum of 3 years experience in the financial services industry or as a consultant to the financial services industry is essential. Hedge fund experience is extremely desirable. In addition to 2 years in a technology role is desirable.

2.Experience in an operational role is highly desirable.

3.Experience in Singapore or similar financial services hub desirable, e.g. Hong Kong, New York, London.

4.Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.

5.Some global travel may be required.

6.A business or computer science Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is desired.