Job Title:

Senior Associate

Date:

26/09/2025

Department:

SFTR

Location:

Chennai CP2

Business Line / Function:

Market and Financing

Services

Reports to:

(Direct)

Manager

Grade: 

(if applicable)

Senior Associate 

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

He/ She will ensure the completion of daily tasks, reporting and investigation and will report directly to the Team Manager of the SFTR team. The staff will be working closely with all internal teams, Paris, London and local management as part of their daily BAU. Good functional understanding of the securities lending business is key along with basic knowledge of Settlement, Corporate Action, Collateral management, billing function related to securities lending business.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

¡ Identifying exceptions and out of balance situations, and liaised with internal departments as required, to reach resolution in a timely manner.

¡ Prioritize the work and conduct investigation with due diligence on all the discrepancies/breaks and respond to all queries with in the timeframe agreed as per SLA and procedures. 

¡ Ensure all the trades reported to regulator before the deadline.

¡ Send daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly KPI reports without fail 

¡ Perform breaks reconciliation in IHSMarkit and DTCC.

¡ Follow appropriate escalation procedures

¡ Strictly adhere to established departmental processing procedures and controls

¡ Anticipate issues that may adversely affect Operations and propose possible solutions.

¡ Constantly improve business knowledge through training and multi-skilling and ensure yourself is cross-trained across various functions in the team.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

¡ Strong verbal and written English Communication Skills

¡ Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks, and meets strict deadlines.

¡ Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong PowerPoint, MS-Word, MS-Visio & Excel skills required

¡ Strong awareness of Risk & Control.

¡ Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, and solid organizational and interpersonal skills.

¡ Determines and addresses the root cause of problems in a timely and effective manner.

¡ Analyses information and defines succinct, unbiased solutions that are easily understood by all stakeholders and facilitate rapid decision-making.

¡ Ability to work in a team environment in coordination with the colleagues and the mangers.

¡ Work Experience in IHSMarkit will be preferable

Specific Qualifications (if required)

NA

Skills Referential                                        

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Communication skills - oral & written

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

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Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 2 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)