Position Details:

Client: Banking Industry
Role Title: Securities and Processing Analyst 
Location: Tampa, FL 33610
Duration: 12 months + Possible Extension
Schedule: Mon-Fri : Basic business hours
Start date: ASAP

Job Description: 

• The Sec & Derivative Assoc Analyst is an entry level position responsible for processing securities transactions originating from institutional clients, trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations, Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

• Lead and represent Custody Operational Readiness Department for multiple Projects/Program spanning Asset Servicing, Transaction Management, Cash, FX and Tax Operation.
• Develop and implement business initiatives, client solutions, or projects affiliated with securities and derivatives settlement
• Develop and implement business plans, policies, and procedures that offer solutions and cost saving opportunities
• Redesign existing processes, assess, and establish key process controls.
• Communicate effectively with process owners to facilitate the completion and tracking of initiatives.
• Running workshops with stakeholder/Internal SMEs to understand the end-to-end process while identifying any automation blockers and the suitability of the process for automation. 
• Present summary of findings to the OPS Management and walk them through to-be design of the automated process.
• Build, review, and own Process Definition Documentation
• Build, review, and own test plans and test cases, facilitate the gathering of test data
• Serve as a Project Analyst under a Project or Program Manager to analyze, identify and support the program through solution identification, requirements gathering, test management or test lead as needed by the program.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the Client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• 2-5 years of relevant experience including two or more years of project management experience (non-tech)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in the design and implementation of financial systems and applications.
• Experience with applications such as JIRA, and/or MS Project.
• Experience in developing business requirements for projects
• Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and Power BI, Tableau
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience