Senior Principal Engagement Specialist

SS&C is seeking a Senior Principal Engagement Specialist to manage portfolio, cash, and transaction reconciliations with various financial entities. Responsibilities include processing month-end shadow accounting, handling non-trading activities like corporate actions, and performing asset servicing. The role involves direct communication with third parties for break resolution and documenting workflows. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in financial or technology settings, strong knowledge of instrument valuation across multiple asset classes, understanding of the trade lifecycle, and proficiency in Portfolio Management and reconciliation software, along with advanced Excel skills.

Must Have

• Process Portfolio, Cash, and Transaction Reconciliations
• Process Month-End Shadow Accounting (NAV, Trial Balance, Tax Lots)
• Handle Non-Trading Activities (Corporate Actions, Subscriptions & Redemptions, Account Transfers)
• Perform Asset Servicing (Swap Financing & Resets, Bond Amortisation, Option Exercises)
• Resolve breaks through direct communication with 3rd Parties
• Communicate reconciliation results to clients and stakeholders
• Document requirements and maintain artefact library
• 5-10 years’ experience in financial or technology setting
• Strong working knowledge of instrument valuation across multiple asset classes (Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income, Credit, FX)
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle
• Prior exposure to Portfolio Management and reconciliation software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel with VBA and Macro Building knowledge

Your daily responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Process Portfolio Reconciliations – Positions, Cash, Transaction Reconciliation with Prime Brokers, Custodians, Fund Administrators, ISDA Counterparties, FCM.
• Process Month-End Shadow Accounting – NAV, Trial Balance, and Tax Lots Reconciliations.
• Non-Trading Activity processing – e.g Corporate Actions, Subscriptions & Redemptions, Account Transfers
• Asset Servicing – e.g Swap Financing & Resets, Bond Amortisation, Option Exercises
• Break Resolution – Direct communication with 3rd Parties on resolving breaks.
• Communicate reconciliation results with Clients, 3rd Parties and internal stakeholders
• Document requirements, associated workflows and maintain artefact library.

Attributes:

• Able to communicate technical details to a range of stakeholders with varying degrees of technical ability
• Analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong emphasis on quality, professionalism, and excellence
• Able to work in various shifts as required

Qualifications and experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience in financial or technology setting
• Strong working knowledge for instrument valuation across multiple asset classes ranging from Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income, Credit, FX.
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle ranging from Pre-Trade Compliance, Order Generation, Order Execution, Trade Confirmation, Trade settlements, reconciliation, and reporting
• Prior exposure with use of Portfolio Management and reconciliation software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel with preferred or working knowledge of VBA and Macro Building