Fixed Income Director "Must Have" Experience with BONY BDC System & The Helix Front End Sy

Job Description

Job Description

Our client A Fixed Income Broker Dealer is seeking a Director in Fixed Income/Fed Settlements to manage their growing team of fixed income specialists to join their growing team. This is a full-time opportunity located in Connecticut. This is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of Impact and BNY BDC systems to ensure the timely settlement of client transactions.
• Utilize Helix system for systems processing.
• Monitor the firm's liquidity to mitigate potential overdraft charges within BNY.
• Track failed transactions (TMPG) and proactively follow up with counterparties to ensure fund settlements.
• Oversee client FICC activities and manage uncompared transactions, ensuring alignment with fund settlement requirements.
• Coordinate with clients' trading desks on collateral movements across various BNY accounts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-value trades to minimize operational exposure.
• Escalate operational issues or client complaints to senior management as necessary.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and clients' trading desks to ensure seamless operations.
• Perform additional duties or responsibilities as required to support team and organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Fed Settlement operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of Impact and BNY BDC systems.
• Familiarity with reconciliation processes between BNY and Impact.
• Deep knowledge of TMPG and FICC processes, including CFM.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong functional and technical expertise in systems like Impact, BNY BDC, and FICC.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to navigate complex operational challenges.
• Solid understanding of Fed Settlement operations, products, and processes.
• Proven ability to recognize high-risk items and escalate appropriately to mitigate losses or breaks.