Trading & Settlements Officer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Trading and Settlements Officer
Auckland

Description

The role requires a hands-on approach to support the settlement services offered to Apex Clients as well as other teams within the company.

Job specification  

• Accurately record trades in our internal accounting system, conduct trade matching with counterparties and instruct Custodians by agreed deadlines

• Investigate and resolve any settlements issues that are identified and escalate to the manager when necessary

• Ensure all reconciliation breaks are investigated and cleared in a timely manner

• Assist with Corporate Actions entry and checking as and when required

• Ensure that all service delivery standards set for the settlements team are met

• Contribute to the design and implementation of controls and processes that ensure MMC maintains a strong control environment that is industry best practice

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients

• Undertake other Investment Operations duties as reasonably required

Skills Required:

• A degree or equivalent experience in finance or a similar relevant field

• 2+ years of financial market experience

• Computer literacy - Strong Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Funds under administration experience desirable.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;

• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/ 

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.