Fixed Income New Issue Associate

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Fixed Income New Issue Associate to join their London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to further your career within one of the world's most respected banking organisations, renowned for its international reach and commitment to professional development.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions by managing the operational issuance and settlement process for primary deals across a diverse range of markets. You will benefit from tailored professional development opportunities, access to a supportive network of colleagues, and exposure to complex, high-value transactions that will enhance your expertise. The organisation values flexibility, offers comprehensive benefits packages, and encourages internal mobility, ensuring you can shape your career path according to your ambitions.

What you'll do:

• Deliver end-to-end operational issuance and settlement for primary deals supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions, including Bonds, Tender Offers, Buy Backs, Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, and Commercial Paper.
• Act as a key point of coordination with Origination, Transaction Management, Syndicate teams, clearing systems, common depositaries, Issuing and Paying Agents, and other lead managers to ensure successful deal closings.
• Monitor pre-matching activities and settlement readiness by publishing settlement rates to the business where required and ensuring all parties are aligned for timely execution.
• Manage day-to-day exceptions and breaks linked to issuance activity such as stock or cash breaks and failed trades by ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, reducing operating risk, and enhancing efficiency – including readiness for new market issuance and digital developments.
• Build capability over time to provide supervisory coverage through peer coaching, quality checks on deliverables, and effective escalation management when necessary.
• Operate diligently within the established control framework for Debt Securities Operations to mitigate risks associated with high-value transactions in a time-sensitive environment.
• Support audit or regulatory considerations by maintaining robust documentation practices and adhering strictly to compliance requirements relevant to primary market operations.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of debt product settlements with particular expertise in syndicated issuance processes as well as handling Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, Commercial Paper, and structured products.
• Previous experience in Investment Banking New Issues Operations is preferred; however relevant experience in Middle Office or Investment Operations for structured products will also be considered valuable.
• Comprehensive understanding of primary closing mechanics across multiple markets including Euroclear, Clearstream, Crest (UK), US domestic markets as well as France, Italy, Spain among others.
• Solid grasp of general debt product settlement mechanics enabling you to navigate complex transaction environments confidently.
• Proven awareness of operational risk factors combined with an ability to operate effectively within established control frameworks designed for high-value transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to develop dependable relationships with stakeholders both within Markets Operations teams and supported Business Lines.
• Ability to resolve problems efficiently by articulating requirements clearly while escalating issues appropriately with minimal input from senior management or regional/global heads.

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