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Wellington Trade Operations Analyst in Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
The Position
A Trade Operations Analyst will work as part of a team in a fast-paced, fluid environment where ability to prioritize multiple tasks while experiencing short-term interruptions are highly valued. The incumbent will work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues around the world. The primary responsibility of a Trade Operations Analyst will be problem solving and troubleshooting trade issues.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
A Trade Operations Analyst will:
Research and resolve equity and fixed income trade discrepancies by interacting with brokers, banks, and Wellington personnel globally
Instruct trades and trade amendments to service providers when necessary
Support the APAC traders in pre- and post-trade preparation e.g. prefunding and broker onboarding in APAC markets
Assist in syndicate process e.g. IPO and placements
Engage professionally with external service providers (i.e. brokers, banks and vendors)
Manage strategic projects and initiatives as well as prioritizing information technology needs and requirements
Mitigate risk through strong procedural discipline and prudent judgement
Research and evaluate operational requirements of new market/asset types being considered for investment or changes to existing markets
Assist other areas of the firm to support client needs and respond to general custody and trading inquiries
Ad hoc tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications
A Trade Operations Analyst must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, possess a high degree of analytical ability and can plan/prioritize tasks in a fluid environment. Team orientation and the ability to work in concert with external service providers and colleagues located around the world are essential. Successful candidates must have impeccable integrity, a fiduciary mindset, and the ability to consistently place the interest of our clients as the number one factor in judgment, decision-making and actions. Knowledge of either equities or fixed income, additional knowledge in FX will be seen as advantageous.
Must be a good team player and possess flexible mindset to work in a team environment
Personal qualities and values that are consistent with and would be additive to Wellington Management's culture as described in our culture statement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with an emphasis on accuracy, concision, and timeliness
Possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task under time pressure
Demonstrate the ability to be a self-starter and willingness to learn
Possess ability to ask questions and challenge status quo for process improvement
Relevant job experience preferred but not required
Experience with commonly used business applications such as Bank websites, ALERT, OASYS, Bloomberg, Omgeo Connect/CTM, Omgeo TradeSuite and SWIFT will be considered a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel) is required
Technical proficiency in Tableau, Python or VBA is a value add
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com .
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise. We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/ (https://www.wellington.com/en/about-us)