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 or equal work experience
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