HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume to: Careers@Payden.com
Reference: TSDSLA0425-AHA
Subject: (Your Name, Position Title, and Reference)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently-owned global investment management firms. We offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception in 1983, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management solutions that focus on each client's specific needs and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The trade support and documentation specialist role is central to our trading operations. This role entails management of trading agreements primarily, and involvement in regulatory adherence and protocols. It requires a functional understanding of fixed income, equity and derivative products affected by such agreements and requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review, draft and assist in processing onboarding documents, netting and collateral documents, trading agreements, including but not limited to: ISDA Master Agreements, CSA, VMCSA, MSFTA, futures and clearing agreements
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes, including CFTC, EMIR and other global regulation; be in a capacity to advise on business risk and solutions
- Liaise internally with different departments, including but not limited to legal, trading, compliance, derivative operations, portfolio operations and RFP teams
- Liaise with sell-side legal, credit and other departments as needed to finalize agreements and onboard accounts for local market and derivative trading
- Keep manager and other relevant stakeholders appraised of pending agreements and documentation progress
- Assist in maintaining relevant client documents, internal databases and other sources of information and information sharing relevant to trade support
- Reply to inquiries on a day-to-day basis
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with trading agreements (including but not limited to ISDA and MSFTA), industry protocols and regulations
- Experience with Markit Counterparty Manager/ISDA Amend, TriOptima (TriResovle, TriCalculate) preferred
- In-depth understanding of fixed income securities and derivatives, cleared and uncleared
- Strong written and vermal communication skills, must have the ability to convey complex terms in a simple manner
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with other departments
- Strong attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
We offer competitive compensation comprised of salary, discretionary bonus, and 401k/profit-sharing based on level of experience and skills brought to bear as well as full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Our employees work together in our downtown Los Angeles office, benefiting from our collaborative, team-oriented culture that has been the foundation of our success. We have always been a firm that has awarded flexibility to our employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Payden & Rygel is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. Payden does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at careers@payden or 213-625-1900.
