Job Description

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Department overview:

The Middle Office group takes on the unique clients and projects that do not fit in the core business offering of WSO Services. This group is responsible for loan trade settlement.

Position summary

The goal of a Middle Office Analyst is to oversee Trade Settlement client relationships. Provide excellent customer service and loan settlement services to our growing client base while adhering to strict deadlines and targets given. The position offers exposure to external industry entities such as portfolio managers, custodians, and agent banks.

Duties & accountabilities

• Manage client portfolio(s)/Agency trades in our loan Trade Settlement outsourcing services
• Communicate proactively and effectively with clients
• Coordinate with trade counterparties to receive and review par and distressed trade documentation
• Coordination with legal counsel and follow up, when needed, for distressed trades and participations
• Coordinate trade closings among clients, counterparties, and agents
• Review trade documentation, includes trade confirms, assignment agreements, and funding memos for discrepancies prior to settlement including using third party systems
• Follow up on outstanding trades and keep current comments updated
• Deliver closing packets to custodians and clients before stated deadlines
• Report client metrics and trends on a monthly basis

Education and experience

BA or BS in Accounting or Finance

Commercial awareness

• Knowledge of par and distressed loans and the documentation
• Knowledge of trade fee calculations
• Ability to read and interpret credit agreements
• Experience with daily loan transactions
• Exposure to ClearPar/TSI/Markit WSO systems a plus

Management requirements

N/A

Personal competencies

Personal impact

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Takes initiative and ownership of job responsibilities
• Must be able to perform job duties accurately and timely
• Must adhere to deadlines and targets given
• Strong customer service skills

Communication

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Prepare various reports and metrics needed by internal management or special client requests

Teamwork

Must be able to work well with others in a team environment

Assist other WSO groups during quarter-end or other high-volume periods



Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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OPRTON203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 291802
Posted On: 2023-09-27
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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