Trade Management Specialist

Operational Support

• Perform day to day operations for Trade Support, Trade Matching, Trade Settlement or Cash Management functions.
• Communicate, investigate and resolve trade and cash queries and issues raised by Front Office (Portfolio Managers/Traders) Brokers, Custodians, and Internal Investment teams.
• Actively manages risks related to trades and cash to avoid failed settlement.
• Perform periodic trade and cash reporting for Onshore counterparts
• Improve business processes and controls to mitigate operational risks.
• Effectively communicate significant production updates and challenges to Manager in a timely manner.
• Drive process improvements and collaborate with technology partners for data enhancements
• Provide assistance on projects – to meet Management requirements by doing research, identifying needs, and developing/implementing solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related business-related course
• Minimum 4 years related work experience, specifically Trade Operations, Middle Office
• Intermidiate to expert Excel skills
• Team player
• Knowledge in securities instruments, operational processes and trade life cycle
• Good analytical and diagnostic skills with knowledge and understanding of process design, resolving issues with minimal guidance.
• Attention to Details and keen eye for identifying breaks and mismatches to ensure accuracy of output.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with strong comprehension and confidence
• Strong investment, markets and trades knowledge
• Proactive and willing to thrive in a highly critical function.
• Demonstrates strong flexibility in the face of ambiguous situations, shifting demands, and challenging work environments.
• Uses diplomacy and tact to resolve difficult situations. Escalates serious issues to the Manager.
• Team player who thrives in team settings by contributing ideas and supporting collective success. Collaborates effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive and cooperative work environment
  
  

Domain Knowledge Requirements

• Understands the concepts surrounding Trade Support functions and the trade life cycle, middle office and trade, settlements and cash management experience is highly preferred.
• Possesses a fundamental understanding of investment transactions, trade lifecycle, and various asset classes
• Good working knowledge in using Bloomberg, Blackrocks Aladdin, BBH, Custodian platforms
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge regarding Cash Management, Data Management, Pricing, Settlements,
  
  

Reconciliation, Transactions, Transfers processes

• The candidate must be willing to report in Quezon City
• The candidate must be willing to work on a fixed day to mid shift schedule, according to business needs
  
  

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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