Trade Floor Support - Hedge Fund

I am currently seeking a Trade Floor Support Specialist to a Global Hedge Fund, specifically focusing on supporting their Interest Rate Swaps desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to Portfolio Managers and internal execution teams in their daily risk-taking activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate trade capture and affirmation across various asset classes, including but not limited to interest rate derivatives, credit derivatives, bonds, futures, FX products, and equities.
• Execute both electronic and non-electronic affirmation processes with precision.
• Offer T+1 support and promptly escalate any issues that arise.
• Proactively identify process weaknesses and propose effective solutions for improvement.
• Cultivate excellent interpersonal skills to engage with senior stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Utilize industry-standard systems such as MarkitWire, Bloomberg, and Murex, with preference given to candidates with familiarity in these platforms.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in supporting Portfolio Managers and internal execution teams in daily risk-taking activities.
• Experience in timely trade capture and affirmation across various asset classes.
• Skillfulness in electronic and non-electronic affirmation processes.
• Capability to provide T+1 support and escalate issues promptly.
• Proactive approach in identifying process weaknesses and proposing improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industry-standard systems such as MarkitWire, Bloomberg, and Murex is preferred.