Analyst, NY Trade Support

Company: AllianceBernstein
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

We are seeking a Nashville, TN based Analyst to join our Trade Support Team in IIMO.

The Analyst, NY Trade Support will perform various trade support tasks including trade allocations, rebooking, and confirmation. The individual will be expected to work as a part of a team and will need to be able to communicate effectively with various internal and external clients. The Trade Support team supports the traders and also services many internal and external clients.

NYTS is the primary operational contact for all AB Trading Desks. The team allocates trades in the relevant order management systems and ensure that they are sent downstream correctly. The team is also responsible for the trade confirmation and the settlements process for fixed income, equity, listed derivative, collateral and foreign exchange trades.

The Trade Support team services all of the AB Trading Desks. On a daily basis, the employee will use LVTS, Minerva and Microsoft Office; internal applications such as Apex, Portfolio Management System, ACE, and GO; and use multiple vendor systems including Bloomberg. This responsibility includes managing trades for various products including fixed income, equity and foreign exchange trades. Other products could possibly fall within this scope as investment strategies change.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Assist in allocating trades across all products in the relevant order management systems.
• Work with traders or middle office to ensure trade details are entered accurately.
• Identify trades that require rebooking due to discrepancies in commission, fees, broker, etc.
• Ensure that all settlement issues are handled properly.
• Resolve claims issued by brokers and custodians.
• Monitor and resolve failed trades.
• Proactively production identify issues.
• Confirm and match trades in CTM, OASYS, GTSS or via email.
• Manage relationships with brokers.
• Identify trade breaks in confirmation process.
• Manage exception queues to facilitate trades downstream to custodians.
  
  What makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?
  
  This role is placed in a fast paced, dynamic environment which includes daily interaction with live trades.
  
  What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?
  
  The employee will learn a lot about different products that AB offers and the differences amongst them. They will also have frequent contact with the front office, which makes this a demanding and rewarding position.
  
  Job Qualifications (The ideal candidate should have the following):
  
  Qualifications, Experience, Education:
  
  The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or another relevant discipline. 2+ years' experience in Trade Support, working with a team and meeting time sensitive deadlines.
  
  Skills:
  
  Our team members typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with excellent analytical skills, financial skills, technical skills, attention to detail as well as strong communication skills. Candidates should have a strong ability to work and manage in a collaborative environment and to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.
  
  Special Knowledge: The Candidate should be outgoing, possess strong communication skills, work well in a team setting, and handle change with a positive outlook.
  
  Location: Nashville, TN
  
  AB is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. AB employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies, and alternative investments, and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AB's research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AB is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AB also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.Nashville, Tennessee

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