Specialist - Trade Support
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LocationBangalore
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 8 years of trade affirmation / operations experience
Strong Excel knowledge
Communicates effectively with excellent spoken and written English
Escalates issues appropriately
Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
Builds strong working relationships with onshore team, traders, PMs and counterparties
Deep understanding of assigned products
Break investigation and root-cause analysis
Strong comprehension of trade capture workflows and trade lifecycle
Designs workflow improvements, automation opportunities and partners with Technology
Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master's in finance/economics)
CFA Levels 1, 2 or 3
Python, SQL, VBA knowledge
Desire to learn multiple asset classes
Highly motivated and a self-starter with attention to detail and a high level of intellectual curiosity
Highly process oriented and strong controls mind-set
Effective communicator and great operator who is able to interact with traders and Portfolio Managers with results-oriented mind-set
Skills
Excel
VBA
Python
SQL
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Core Responsibilities
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Validate trade booking accuracy across T0 affirmation platforms; referencing broker confirms, electronic feeds and Order Management Systems
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Resolve mismatches, discrepancies and missing trades on T0 in collaboration with onshore teams, PMs, Traders and Counterparties
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Ensure books and records reflect the executed trade economics
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Perform daily control checks: completeness, accuracy, duplicate detection and other booking controls
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Work closely with Onshore Trade Support, Middle Office, Funds Finance, Traders and PMs
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Liaise directly with external brokers, counterparties, affirmation platforms and vendors
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Identify recurring breaks, broker patterns and propose workflow enhancements
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Support automation initiatives (Excel-based, VBA, Python, SQL, STP improvements, platform optimization)
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SME for product set and affirmation platforms, overseeing work performed by a combination of Associates and Analysts
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Leads daily T0 control process for their asset class including query and chat management
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Key escalation point for onshore team, desks and counterparties
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Oversees daily control environment and ensures zero-break mentality
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Involved in new business/product onboarding, projects and testing
Asset-Class Responsibilities
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Affirming trades on T0 using Prime-Broker Affirmation Systems and Traiana Harmony
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Booking trades such as FX Spots, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, Vanilla and Exotic Options
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Liaising with Traders and PMs to ensure non-USD cash balances are rolled in a timely manner
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Processing daily Option Expiries
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Understanding of settlement systems such as SWIFT and CLS
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Comprehension of P&L drivers such as forward points and interest rate differentials
WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
Essential
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Bachelor’s degree in:
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Commerce (BCom)
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Business Administration (BBA/BBM)
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Economics (BA/BSc)
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Finance (BA/BSc)
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Mathematics / Statistics
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Engineering
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Related Discipline
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Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in finance/economics)
•
Minimum 8 years of trade affirmation / operations experience
•
Strong Excel knowledge
•
Communicates effectively with excellent spoken and written English
•
Escalates issues appropriately
•
Ability to prioritize under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
•
Builds strong working relationships with onshore team, traders, PMs and counterparties
•
Deep understanding of assigned products
•
Break investigation and root-cause analysis
•
Strong comprehension of trade capture workflows and trade lifecycle
•
Designs workflow improvements, automation opportunities and partners with Technology
Nice to have
Desirable
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CFA Levels 1, 2 or 3
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Python, SQL, VBA knowledge
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Desire to learn multiple asset classes
Other Attributes
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Highly motivated and a self-starter with attention to detail and a high level of intellectual curiosity
•
Highly process oriented and strong controls mind-set
•
Effective communicator and great operator who is able to interact with traders and Portfolio Managers with results-oriented mind-set