VP of Equity Middle Office Business Support - Consumer & Investment Banking - NYC

New York, United States of America

The Vice President of Equity Middle Office Business Support within the Corporate & Investment Banking division of Santander US Capital Markets, LLC is responsible for providing daily support to the Equity Front Office on all trading and non-trading activities, including trade capture, lifecycle management, controls, reporting, client services, and daily reconciliations in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Programming skills, particularly Python – Strong Plus

• Should possess an advanced understanding of trade support, investment bank products and markets.

• Must be knowledgeable in both US and International Equity products, specifically LATAM

• Strong experience supporting Brazil, Chile, Columbia, & Peru – A MUST.

• Ability to work close to traders and sales in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with Fidessa & DTC Alert/CTM - Strong Plus.

• Knowledge of Broadridge BPS, Pershing NetX, Murex, & IPREO. - A Strong Plus.

Responsibilities:

• Daily support to the Equity Trading & Sales desk, answering queries and liaising with service teams to ensure trades and economics are correctly reported through the system architecture.

• Provide regional and global coverage, managing the client’s transactional portfolio and taking calculated steps to ensure that the client and Santander are not exposed to financial or reputational risk.

• On-boarding new clients and ensuring SSIs and all data integrity are accurately loaded.

• Processing trade allocations, and ffirmations, and monitoring the accuracy & timely delivery of client reports.

• Resolution of breaks in a timely and accurate manner; liaising with Trading, Sales, Technology, Risk, Finance, and Core Operations teams.

• Work closely with Product Control for accurate daily P&L capture.

• Contribute to system and process enhancement efforts across the organization.

• Partner with other Operations and Middle Office colleagues and with business areas on issues and improvements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience - Business or equivalent degree.

Work Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience working in the Financial Services Industry as a Broker-Dealer in the Middle Office or Operations areas.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of operational risk and an ability to proactively manage risk.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel is needed. PowerPoint and Word would be helpful.

• Attention to detail, excellent administration, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Highly motivated team player able to demonstrate an ability to prioritize daily work effectively.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex subjects in an accessible manner.

• Ability to build relationships and work with others through influence (rather than authority).

• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and clients.

• FINRA Series 99 or 7 will be a plus. - Not required

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is a plus. - Not required

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

For NYC Job Applicants: The base annual salary range for this position is $87,897-$135,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and location.

Bachelor of Science (BS) English 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience Python (Programming Language)

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC

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