The Trade and Cash Operations Sr Specialist ensures that cashflows and transactions are reflected in AABOR in a timely and accurate manner.  They are involved in efficient trade capture from different sources and booking derivative transactions into the accounting system and working closely with onshore to ensure accurate data is booked in the system. They also resolve reconciliation breaks by booking the discrepancy in the system after validation and support Middle Office on the fund events on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities:

Oversee and ensure accurate and timely processing of trades, cash transactions and derivative activities into the accounting system.Ensure accurate and timely management of transaction exceptions.Manage response and ensure timely and diligently respond to stakeholders’ requests and inquiries.Keep the procedures and policies up to date and ensure adherence of the team.Provide support to the team as required, to participate in a regular program of industry specific training and inter-departmental cross training to ensure continuity of service.Recognize lapses on different workflows and recommend/initiate process improvements/control measuresConstantly provide coaching to the team by conducting training and preparing/updating conceptual reference materialsActively participate in regular service calls with various onshore partners.Lead and aid on projects – to meet Managements requirements by doing research, identifying needs, developing solutions, and implementing them.Remain updated with relevant securities industry development and market-specific best practicesContinuously check the relevance of the reports and processes provided by the team to onshore partners.Act as a point person on production floor for the team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related course,5 to 6 years relevant work experienceKnowledge in third party data platforms such as Bloomberg, Simcorp and Duco.Must be comfortable working on night shift schedule on a hybrid arrangement in Quezon City.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA board exam passer and/or CISI Level 2 an advantage.Knowledge in securities instruments/settlements and investment processDemonstrate flexibility and initiative in working with management and clients, adapting change strategies

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
 

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid