STL5 Clearance/Settlements Snr Analyst FTC

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and were looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. Were digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best How do we support our employees: All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers access to qualified professionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support. Experienced Colleague: Accountable for providing a quality service or product to customers and stakeholders, using skills/experience built through significant practical experience or training For team leaders, accountable for ensuring the team the role supports is delivering a quality service or product Works within established frameworks and procedures, with the freedom to interpret them to solve a range of problems Delivers outputs that are clearly defined, using discretion over how to achieve them Makes suggestions for improvements to the work of the team, based on previous experience and knowledge of similar situations Key Responsibilities: Reconcile the Assets held in the M&G Aladdin Master IBOR Records with the Custodian and other Sundry Banks, Brokers and Agencies (Collateral) Via the Aladdin Matching Engine, ensure all Items in the Pending Queue are investigated and the appropriate action taken i.e. Liase with the relevant area to resolve the Breaks All Unresolved Breaks should be assigned correctly to the relevant area for resolution via the MIS Excel Spreadsheet and updated as required Prepare the Weekly MIS Report. Ensure the Access Database for Asset Recs is updated daily. Liaise with the Trustees of Unit linked Funds and prepare Pricing Packs Ensure all Procedures are followed and the Reconciliations are prepared on a timely basis Ensure the Supervisor is kept informed of any Issues regularly Assist with the Transitions and liaise with the Custodians Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Specified MIS benchmarks i.e. number of reconciliation items outstanding, kept to a minimum Visible progress made with regards to the Exceptions, which are older than 90 days Ensure that the Client Master List is reconciled quarterly Ensure Procedures are kept up to date and other Team members of the Team are aware of any changes made At least two years experience in the Asset or Cash Reconciliations Environment with a Custodian Bank or Asset Management Company Additional Knowledge of Stock Market Instruments, Settlement procedures and Corporate Actions or Global Custody will be desirable Weekly meeting, with the Supervisor to review progress and deal with ongoing Issues We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things