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Supporting five sales traders and twelve salesmen, responsible for the efficient processing of all Pan-Asian cash equity trades dealt in the London office. Key functions included; -Processing client allocations and booking internal trades into trade capture systems-Assisting Sales Traders with client execution reporting-Entering orders into OMS and Sales blotter platforms-Creating daily analysis of trade flows-Liaison with operations and clients to ensure efficient… Show more Supporting five sales traders and twelve salesmen, responsible for the efficient processing of all Pan-Asian cash equity trades dealt in the London office. Key functions included; -Processing client allocations and booking internal trades into trade capture systems-Assisting Sales Traders with client execution reporting-Entering orders into OMS and Sales blotter platforms-Creating daily analysis of trade flows-Liaison with operations and clients to ensure efficient confirmation and settlement-Central point of contact for the desk regarding trade processing issues or problems, e.g. managing potential buy-ins, client discrepancies and stock/cash positions Show less

Team role (15 people) supporting the 500,000+ equity trades daily flowing through DB. For 3 years, responsible for the Pan-Asian and EMEA regions, supporting sales, sales-trading and trading activity. Developed a strong client focus and an appreciation of market risk and controls. Key duties: -Allocating client trades in OMS and Fidessa-CTAC-Uploading electronic FIX allocations-Monitoring the receipt of OASYS block allocations-Resolving trade/confirmation issues and OASYS… Show more Team role (15 people) supporting the 500,000+ equity trades daily flowing through DB. For 3 years, responsible for the Pan-Asian and EMEA regions, supporting sales, sales-trading and trading activity. Developed a strong client focus and an appreciation of market risk and controls. Key duties: -Allocating client trades in OMS and Fidessa-CTAC-Uploading electronic FIX allocations-Monitoring the receipt of OASYS block allocations-Resolving trade/confirmation issues and OASYS rejections for corporate clients-Booking/adjusting equity trades and FX hedges for the Market Making desk-Managing STP exceptions and queue monitoring; working on permanent fixes to eradicate risk and improve benchmarks-Daily cash & stock reconciliations on agency flat books and reporting of traders' risk-Working with the middle office control team to eradicate risk items-Opening new client accounts for the Sales desk utilising KYC best practice -Liaison with operations, front office and clients globally to prevent failed settlement and buy-ins-Pre-matching sensitive market executionsPrimarily, experience gained supporting 30 sales traders of the Pan-European and UK desks, in London and Western-Europe. Role centred on the agency business with greater trade flow, requiring strong client focus skills. A more manual role requiring constant attention to detail as some clients faxed through bookings for up to 200 accounts. Initially recruited on the 'Investment Banking Operations Programme', a scheme to give A level school leavers a solid grounding in banking through classroom and on-the-job training.On completion, offered a role in Equity Confirmations, a team of six responsible for the sending of fax, telex and OASYS confirmations for all equity markets and dealing with any client discrepancies or rejections. Show less