Capital Markets Associate

Associate Capital Markets Analyst — Charlotte, NC

Calculated Hire is searching for an Associate Capital Markets Analyst for our Fortune 500 Financial Services partner located in Uptown Charlotte, NC for a long-term contract with potential to hire. This is the ideal opportunity for a candidate with experience in Capital Markets, finance and analytics to get their foot in the door and excel within a large team in the Corporate & Investment Banking department.

About this area of the Bank:

Corporate & Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. As a trusted partner to clients, they provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe.

Daily You Will:

• Be responsible for daily DTC settlement and fail control processing across domestic settlement markets for all DTC-eligible product types.
• Monitor both internal and external systems related to trade settlements from both trade clearance and operational risk standpoints.
• Act as a liaison between settlement and various internal and external clients/business partners (Middle Office/Sales, Securities Finance, Compliance, Repo/Funding Desk, counterparty back offices, vendor contacts).
• Maintain a high level of service between settlements and the functional areas we support.
• Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables
• Contribute to large scale planning related to process, procedures and efficiencies with internal and industry related initiatives
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
• Mentor and assist analysts
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Provide subject matter expertise on projects along with internal and industry related initiatives
• Review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research, evaluation, and exercise independent judgment to guide the deliverable
• Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and exercise independent judgement while developing expertise on functions, projects, internal and industry related initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Skillset:

• 1-2 years of Institutional Investment Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• BS/BA degree in Finance or related field.
• Series 7 or Series 99
• Strong accounting background with knowledge of reconciliation
• 2 years of experience in the securities industry, or financial services
• Ability to demonstrate effective analytical skills
• Detail oriented with effective organizational skills
• Energetic individual that works well under pressure in a team environment with demanding deadlines
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and also formulate plans to effect positive change within a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and able to react to change quickly
• Able to analyze and interpret data from both statistical and efficiency standpoints
• Working knowledge of trade settlement including DTCC and FED eligible securities
• Working knowledge of Prime Broker operations
• Working knowledge of Stock Loan and Repo process
• Working knowledge of industry Regulatory/Buy-In standards and deadlines

Desired Skillsets

• Working knowledge of Broadridge systems including GLOSS, Impact and BPS

Environment:

• Report: Reporting to the Data Conversion Manager
• Company Size: Fortune 500 Financial Services
• Location: Uptown Charlotte, NC
• Hours: M-F 8-5PM
• Start Date: ASAP