Custody Operations Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the custody operations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coordination and process oversight of investment analytics, reporting, reconciliation, data management, confirmation, trade settlement, and other operational services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fundamental understanding of the trade lifecycle including sub custodians, cash correspondents and market depositories (DTC, Crest, Exigo )
• The Canadian Securities Course an asset
• Experience and knowledge in fund accounting
• Good understanding of investments (bonds, derivatives, short terms, stocks, derivative products)
• Advanced understanding of global settlement of securities and cash
• Understanding of custody processes and the trade lifecycle
• Details-oriented and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated characteristics

In response to your job posting for custody operations, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clearing and custody services for Affiliates and forms part of Global Banking & Markets - HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experienced in managing junior team members and the day to day pressures this brings
• Previous experience in running migration projects would be advantageous
• Extensive Operations management experience with exposure to the globes trading markets
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of Operational Risk with a strong process improvement background
• Experience with an Investment Bank, Financial Institution, Accountancy, Consultancy
• Excellent communication skills with fluent verbal and written English
• Deadline driven and organised
• Produce high quality and timely deliverables as stipulated in the Service Level Agreement on Securities Custody processing related functions (eg Income & Corporate Actions payment, Account Opening process)

In response to your job posting for custody operations, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for direct supervision to custody officers; oversee disciplinary process; oversee the staffing and scheduling for custody officers (e.g., review payroll and billing for accuracy); oversee that contract-required training and screening elements for custody officers have been met, quality assurance and contract compliance; manage overtime.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Students of Business Administration, Economics or Accounting
• Meticulous, Attentive to details and organized
• Recruitment of new comers, liaison with HR on any staff issue
• Follow-up of existing clients activity, escalation point
• Ensure 1st level control in the teams in order to act in a secure environment by having the adequate procedures
• Ensure all errors and reported as per internal procedure, and action plans followed to remediate issues
• Ensure all operational control audit points are closed on a timely manner
• Management of the relationship with the Paris operations, including escalation, monitoring of service levels and regular service review meetings

I would like to submit my application for the custody operations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for day to day support in trade bookings and contacts with clients for trade confirmations, resolving trade discrepancies, settlement of trades, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Follow-up of operations financials
• Review and validation of functional specifications, jointly with London and Paris project teams
• Contributes to PWC SAS 70 review
• Contribute to product led initiatives and central projects
• Razor-sharp attention to detail paired with prudent risk aversion and control-forward thinking
• Constant drive to implement process improvement and challenge inefficiencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, look up functions, and general data analysis
• Adhere, provide guidance and ensure subordinates comply with the Audit/ Risk Management guidelines and company / regulatory requirements of FIS, , pertaining to the operations

Please consider me for the custody operations opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching, leadership, and direction to delegate(s) for consistent execution of the Custody Business System Support objectives.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of money market mutual funds
• Technical parts of the organization
• Knowledge in the Singapore market settlements would be preferred
• Strong in Microsoft Word & excel and proficient with macros would be preferred
• Team leader or previous team management experience preferred
• Previous Custody experience
• Knowledge of cash, trade, corporate action and FX processing essential
• Previous experience of a client facing role