Assistant Manager - Middle Office Trade Support ( Rates - APAC)

• Direct Responsibilities
• Validate trades for both Flow and Exotic Credit products.
• Oversee and manage all FO and BO system queues, addressing any breaks or issues that arise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with FO, BO, and operations teams.
• Apply problem-solving and investigative techniques to address trade booking and flow issues.
• Act as a liaison with the trading desk and relevant stakeholders to escalate and address any trade or booking issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve trade-related breaks and queries.
• Respond to and resolve queries from clients, the front office, and other internal teams.
• Manage all queries related to instrument static data.

• Establish and maintain direct working relationships with FO and BO colleagues.
• Foster and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders worldwide, spanning Front, Back, and Middle Office teams.
• Cultivate a robust and open working dynamic with the local and regional management team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute ideas and support projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• At least 3 years of experience in a trade support or related role.
• Solid knowledge of and interest in financial markets, including derivative products such as swaps, futures, and options.
• Preferred experience with Credit products, systems, and processes, particularly within trade support functions.
• Strong focus on control and aptitude in both financial and operational areas.
• Proficient with the MS Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to multiple software programs.
• Capable of working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Comfortable working across various departments, including Sales, Trading, Accounting, Technology, and other Middle Office teams.

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

• Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Communication skills - oral & written
• Ability to share / pass on knowledge
• Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Ability to develop others & improve their skills
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

• Master Degree or equivalent : At least 3 years
• Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)