Clearing Operations Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Job Description
Natixis boasts a robust global trading business, and we are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Securities Trading Support Specialist. This role primarily focuses on supporting Repo and Securities Lending transactions, both bilaterally and through Tri-party platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating US Securities trading activities originating from and settling in Natixis Paris clearing accounts. This includes managing transaction settlements and collateral movements in collaboration with the Natixis Paris Clearing teams during the New York morning hours, as well as addressing outstanding issues after the Paris working day until the close of US Securities Markets (DTCC-Fed). Daily interactions with external clients and our Front Office trading teams are essential to ensure that all parties are informed about the status of incomplete transactions and open exposures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The salary range for this position will be between $125,000 - $140,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.
Natixis boasts a robust global trading business, and we are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Securities Trading Support Specialist. This role primarily focuses on supporting Repo and Securities Lending transactions, both bilaterally and through Tri-party platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating US Securities trading activities originating from and settling in Natixis Paris clearing accounts. This includes managing transaction settlements and collateral movements in collaboration with the Natixis Paris Clearing teams during the New York morning hours, as well as addressing outstanding issues after the Paris working day until the close of US Securities Markets (DTCC-Fed). Daily interactions with external clients and our Front Office trading teams are essential to ensure that all parties are informed about the status of incomplete transactions and open exposures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Repo/Securities Lending transaction settlements, including confirming settlements and pair-offs with counterparties, researching and resolving delivery shortfalls, and collaborating with front office partners when their actions are needed.
- Keep Front Office trading partners and customer excellence support teams informed about the status and trends of problematic transaction settlements and flows.
- Produce daily status reports and monthly summaries of failed transaction settlements, including root cause analyses.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose potential solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain operating procedures for the functions covered. Provide cross-training to US-based teammates to ensure consistent support in your absence.
- Collaborate with other members of the US Clearing team to provide cross-functional support.
- Assist in responding to customer inquiries and audit request
The salary range for this position will be between $125,000 - $140,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.