Trade Settlement Public Securities Group Brookfield Asset Management The Firm: Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $330 billion of assets under management. For over 115 years Brookfield has owned and operated real assets with a focus on real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and private equity. Clients can invest in Brookfield strategies via three main channels: public securities, private funds and listed partnerships. The Public Securities Group leverages Brookfields core real asset expertise via global listed strategies, including real estate, infrastructure, real asset debt, real asset solutions and opportunistic strategies through a variety of flexible and scalable investment mandates, including separate accounts, registered funds and private funds. The Public Securities Group has been investing in public securities for over 25 years and has over $19 billion of assets under management. Clients include financial institutions, public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds and high net worth investors. The Position: Trade Settlement Responsibilities: Reviews and resolves pre-settlement discrepancies to ensure timely settlement Process trades daily, communicate trade allocations to brokers, custodians and clients where necessary, verify trades settle on time, research and correct trade discrepancies, reconcile equity swap contracts Reviews and resolves post settlement discrepancies (i.e., failed trades) Reviews daily emails and reports to identify discrepancies or issues requiring timely resolution Escalates unresolved trade and settlement discrepancies to management as needed Work with brokers and custodians globally on international trade settlement issues in several markets Submit spot FX transactions to various counterparties; settle Forward FX transactions Resolve any missing confirm issues and failing trades with brokers/custodians Contributes to management reporting including best execution analysis and soft dollar reporting Setup various securities and brokers in the OMS and accounting systems Liaise with marketing and client service teams on client trade related questions Oversee the EOD of day process including trade reporting and cash checks Manage collateral held at prime brokers and custodians Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelors degree is required 3-4 years of banking or financial services experience highly preferred Understands market settlement procedures and restrictions Communicates professionally and constructively with internal and external clients and counterparties to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and exposure Very strong attention to detail Able to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of organization and with clients, brokers, custodians Strong client orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work in fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Excel including macros Knowledge of investment management software including Geneva, EzeCastle, eSTaARS, Omgeo ALERT and CTM are advantageous Ability to see the big picture and how the team and corresponding projects impact other areas of the business Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise Ability to collaborate with other teams within the organization Read More Trade Settlement