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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

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Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Trade Support Specialist to join our team. This role provides advanced expertise in trade flows, securities processing, vendor management, and settlement processes within the broker-dealer environment. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of Broker/Dealer products and systems, including Broadridge BPS, ICI, COGNOS, DTCC - MUSA, FICC, Postedge, IHS Markit WSO, GLOSS, Loanet, and EquiLend, with a strong focus on supporting our Operations teams in cash management, trade movement, and settlement. This individual will leverage strong analytical capabilities and back-office acumen to excel in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:

+ Trade Flow Management: Monitor and analyze trade flows across diverse asset classes (fixed income, equities, repo, triparty) to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with traders and internal teams to facilitate timely trade capture and confirmation. Perform detailed trade data reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.

+ Securities Processing Expertise: Manage the full lifecycle of securities processing, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and internal policies. Expertise with a broad range of instruments including Equities, Fixed Income (Bonds, Treasuries), Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Securitized Products, Repos/Reverse Repos, Stock Borrow/Loan, Secondary Loans, and Derivatives. Experience with systems such as Broadridge BPS, ICI, and Postedge is highly valued.

+ Cash Management Support: Provide expert support for cash management activities, including monitoring daily cash positions, investigating cash discrepancies, and ensuring accurate and timely cash movements. Collaborate with Treasury and Operations teams to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.

+ Settlement Support: Provide critical support to Operations teams, including troubleshooting settlement issues, investigating settlement discrepancies, and assisting with settlement-related inquiries. Collaborate closely with Settlement teams to ensure timely and accurate settlement of all trades.

+ Vendor Relationship Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors to optimize operational efficiency and promptly resolve system or process-related issues. Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and escalations. Proactively monitor vendor performance and recommend enhancements.

+ Settlement Process Proficiency: Maintain a deep understanding of settlement processes within the broker-dealer industry, staying informed of relevant regulations and compliance requirements. Contribute to the development and documentation of best practices for settlement procedures. Proficient in navigating settlement systems including DTCC - MUSA.

+ Technical & Analytical Application: Utilize SQL for advanced data extraction, analysis, and reporting. Conduct thorough research to support informed decision-making and effective problem-solving. Employ technical skills to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. Experience with COGNOS and FICC systems is a plus. Collaborate with IT to resolve technical issues and support system enhancements.

+ Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure adherence to all regulatory guidelines and internal policies. Assist in the maintenance of accurate compliance records and reports. Proactively identify and escalate potential risks or compliance issues to senior management.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ 8+ years of progressive experience within a broker-dealer back-office or equivalent financial operations role.

+ Extensive practical experience with a comprehensive range of Broker/Dealer products and core systems, including: Equities, Fixed Income (Bonds, Treasuries), ABS, MBS, Securitized Products, Repos/Reverse Repos, Stock Borrow/Loan, Secondary Loans, and Derivatives.

+ Demonstrated expertise with systems such as Broadridge BPS, ICI, COGNOS, DTCC - MUSA, FICC, Postedge, IHS Markit WSO, GLOSS, Loanet, and EquiLend.

+ Strong understanding of broker-dealer settlement processes and regulatory requirements.

+ Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.

+ Exceptional research and analytical skills.

+ Solid problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

+ Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, particularly with Operations teams.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $134K - $165K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary (https://careers.mufgamericas.com/sites/default/files/document/2023-01/mb-live-well-work-well.pdf)

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

Our Culture Principles

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