Position Requirements- At least 5–9 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Middle Office, Capital Markets, Fund Accounting, Custody Operations, or Investment Operations.
- Experience in Income Processing, Corporate Actions, Fund Accounting, or Middle Office Operations within an Investment Banking, Asset Management, or Financial Services environment is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Investment Management and Custody Operations is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of capital markets, trade lifecycle, fixed income securities, and dividend processing.
- Familiarity with Middle Office and Custody processes, including upstream and downstream workflows.
- Understanding of operational risks and controls related to Income and Corporate Action processing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to work on a shifting schedule.
What You Will Be Responsible For- Perform daily income processing and validation for Fixed Income and Equity securities.
- Validate accruals, amortization, and income calculations based on client-specific policies.
- Perform cash reconciliations and investigate and resolve cash breaks.
- Ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed SLAs.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation and SOPs.
- Generate reports and support data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Investigate and escalate processing exceptions, operational issues, and risks to appropriate stakeholders.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and controls.
- Collaborate with internal teams and global stakeholders to resolve operational queries.
- Deliver high-quality client service while ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls.
What We ValueThese skills will help you succeed as a Senior Associate – Core Operations (Income Processing):
- Knowledge of Fund Accounting, including NAV preparation, accruals, and amortization.
- Experience in Income Processing, Corporate Actions, or Custody Operations is preferred.
- Basic experience with Bloomberg Terminal or other market data platforms is an advantage.
- Understanding of interest income, dividend processing, and reconciliation concepts.
- Ability to research and resolve reconciliation breaks and operational exceptions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI or automation tools are a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to identify operational risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a global environment.
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new processes and technologies.
Education & Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISI, CFA, FRM, CPA, NISM, or NSE are an advantage but not required.
Additional Requirements- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Flexible to work on rotational or shifting schedules.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity, accountability, and client focus.