Aladdin Compliance Rule Tester

This role will be working with the Aladdin implementation team to test compliance rules, both mandate and regulatory, as they are delivered back from BRS. Working within a team and following a predesigned process, this individual will be allocated individual rules to test, which may include Aladdin Macros and Tokens. Full rule test documentation will need to be produced before passing and assigning to portfolios. The IMS team will be expected to work closely with fund managers, Dealers, the Front Office Development team and NTS, as well as shared service teams such as ISS, the COE and Global Procurement. To understand the Aladdin product from a compliance perspective. To be able to interrogate compliance rules to understand what they are trying to achieve. Have a working understanding of how Aladdin Macros are built and how they interact with Compliance rules. To be able to frame necessary feedback to BRS to allow for the rule to be changed when required. Working with Investment Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers and Investment Control team to answer questions on rule. Experience of Aladdin is a requirement. Experience of regulatory rules including UCITS, NURS and 1940 ACT Strong product knowledge of equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, OTC derivatives (including IRS, CDS, TRS etc.) Strong systems and workflow experience on an OMS. Produce a high quality of user acceptance testing for any changes tested Produce a high standard of documentation (both of processes and functionality) when required Update JIRA to document and provide updates on current work Ensure IMS Team procedures are updated to reflect changes to or new workflows/functionality Provide MI to manager as and when required Provide accurate and appropriate management information to Senior Management. Values: Client Focus - demonstrates clear understanding of importance of effective customer service, internally and externally Trust - evidences high standards of integrity and openness Teamwork - demonstrates ability to work effectively as a member of a team, a collaborative style, and understands the value of diversity Outperformance - evidences the ability to exceed expectations of others. Core Competencies: Global Acumen - Developing and incorporating an understanding of the competitive global business environment as well as an awareness of economic, social and political trends that impact the organization's global strategy Establishing Strategic Direction - Establishing and committing to a long-range course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after analyzing factual information and assumptions taking into consideration resources, constraints and organizational values Developing Strategic Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence, collaborate and build effective relationships with business partners (e.g., peers, functional partners, external vendors and alliance partners) Building Organisational Talent - Attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals. Providing timely coaching, guidance and feedback to help others maximize their potential and meet key accountabilities. Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives Change Leadership - Continuously seeking (or encouraging others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities Client Orientation - Cultivating strategic client relationships and ensuring that the client perspective is the driving force behind all value-added business activities Driving Execution - Translating strategy into operational reality. Breaking down strategic priorities or business initiatives into key tasks and identifying accountabilities. Aligning communication, people, culture, processes, resources and systems to ensure effective implementation and delivery of required results Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003