Middle Office Trade Support Analyst

Job Description

There is an exciting opportunity, available for the right candidate, to join the AIG Global Capital Markets team as a Middle Office Trade Support Analyst, based in Wilton, Connecticut.

The Global Capital Markets (GCM) team is the centralized capital markets group responsible for advising, managing, and executing capital market activities for AIG, a Fortune 500 company, and its affiliates.  These market activities cover the interest rate, currency, equity, and credit markets.

GCM is responsible for advising, structuring, managing, and executing:

• Derivative transactions and associated programs
• FX transactions
• Asset financing and short-term investment portfolios
• Debt issuance and liability management
• Share Repurchase Programs
• Legacy portfolios and entities

The team is based in Wilton, Connecticut.

As a Middle Office Trade Support Analyst with the GCM team, the new analyst will be responsible for providing support to the GCM front office, partnering with various internal teams that support the business and working with the outsourced GCM service providers. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing oversight of GCM service providers
• Monitoring GCM data for completeness and accuracy
• Portfolio and trade maintenance and modifications
• Validating and confirming of new transactions
• Facilitating the legal long form trade confirmation process
• Reporting of relevant GCM data to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the GCM Front Office with analytical/quantitative services
• Leading change initiatives relating to GCM’s operating model and/or new business opportunities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the new analyst will have an opportunity to learn and cross-train on the trading responsibilities of the Front Office, and due to the size of the team, will be asked to support the front office, from a trading perspective, during times of peak business demand.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Three to five years of experience within the capital markets or financial services industries
• Working knowledge of derivative products and/or other asset classes
• Experience in project management
• Familiarity with vendor platforms such as Aladdin, Bloomberg, DTCC, FXall, ICD or Kyriba
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

The candidate must be an effective communicator that possesses strong analytical and organizational skills, is a team player that can take direction, while also having the ability and confidence to suggest process improvements.  They should be comfortable with technology but be able to adapt and succeed under adverse conditions. In addition, the candidate must be comfortable operating in a controlled environment and understand the benefit of oversight. Most importantly, the candidate should have a desire to learn and to grow.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].  

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