Middle Office Operations Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Middle Office Operations Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Denver, CO.

The Middle Office team manages key operational processes across the trade lifecycle including: Trade Capture, Matching, Settlement, Accounting Integration, Pricing and Corporate Action processing. A Middle Office Analyst will primarily be responsible for supporting daily client trade activity across a wide range of asset types including listed equities, fixed income, and derivative instruments.

Responsibilities :

• Perform time-critical functions daily, which require gathering and verifying information from various sources in a fast-paced and high volume environment.
• Ensure daily reporting provided to relevant Oversight teams accurately reflects trade data and provides sufficient commentary.
• Work closely with multiple external and internal parties to identify and resolve transaction discrepancies, including unmatched and failed trades, pricing discrepancies, dividend/coupon variation, foreign exchange and derivatives contracts, account overdrafts, and bank wires.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external clients. Assist clients with any follow-up questions that may arise.
• Research and resolve a variety of issues that may be complex in nature.
• Ongoing review of existing processes to identify potential improvements to create new efficiencies and increase quality and controls.
• Work on holidays may be required.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• 1 - 3 years related financial industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive solutions
• Strong interest and willingness to learn in the financial services industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks appropriately

Preferred Skills :

• Working knowledge of various security types; equity, debt, private instruments, derivatives, etc.
• 40 ACT mutual fund experience (back or middle office operations preferred)
• Experience with SWIFT messaging formats
• Proven ability to maintain a customer service focused attitude in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and strict operational controls

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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