Liberty's success is driven by the success of its people. We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time. Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge. The Trade Controller is responsible for ensuring that all daily operational activities within the middle and back-office environment are executed accurately and taking on a team leader role to assist the Head of Trade Control.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversight of trade capture processes to ensure all trades are booked accurately specifically but not limited to derivatives and structured trades.Be an escalation point for the resolution of position breaks across multiple reconciliations.Working closely with the front, back offices, risk, and product control to resolve breaks.Managing trade life cycle events such as resets and expires.Supporting the Trading Desk in a timely and accurate manner.Supporting the business in new deal approvals and formulation of target operating models for new deals and for the review of existing deals.Ensuring a smooth month-end close process.Carrying out project work which could include operationalizing new regulation, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Control Self Assessments, Training materials, and transaction reviews.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 08] in Finance, Economics, and Accounting.
ExperienceMinimum 7 years' experience in an investment banking/Treasury/trading environment, specifically in middle office trade support, or equivalent role.
KnowledgeExtensive understanding of OTC Derivative instruments / Exchange Traded Derivatives / Fixed Income Securities / Equity products.Exposure to trade settlement processes (OTC derivatives and exchange settled trades will be beneficial).Job Related SkillsKey traits – critical thinking, proactive approach, self-motivated.An eye for detail and know how to fit them together to form a bigger picture.Highly proactive; able to identify problems and seek solutions.Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the strategy of Libfin.Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within Libfin.Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance effectiveness.Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.Additional SkillsLeading and decidingSupporting and cooperatingAnalysing and interpretingInteracting and presentingOrganising and executingAdapting and copingService-orientedMultitaskingLiberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group's Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Liberty Group Limited - an Authorised Financial Services Provider in terms of the FAIS Act (Licence no 2409)
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