Financial Markets Operations Management

by Keith Dickinson

A comprehensive text on financial market operations management Financial Market Operations Management offers anyone involved with administering, maintaining, and improving the IT systems within financial institutions a comprehensive text that covers all the essential information for managing operations. Written by Keith Dickinson―an expert on the topic―the book is comprehensive, practical, and covers the five essential areas of operations and management including participation and infrastructure, trade life cycle, asset servicing, technology, and the regulatory environment. This comprehensive guide also covers the limitations and boundaries of operational systems and focuses on their interaction with external parties including clients, counterparties, exchanges, and more. This essential resource reviews the key aspects of operations management in detail, including an examination of the entire trade life cycle, new issue distribution of bonds and equities, securities financing, as well as corporate actions, accounting, and reconciliations. The author highlights specific operational processes and challenges and includes vital formulae, spreadsheet applications, and exhibits. This vital resource contains the information, processes, and illustrative examples needed for a clear understanding of financial market operations.

480 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2014

Reviews

[Christopher L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Financial Markets Operations Management involves overseeing and ensuring the efficient functioning of financial markets, including the trading, settlement, and clearing of securities, as well as managing operational risks and compliance with regulatory requirements. This field encompasses a broad range of activities, from the execution of trade orders, maintenance of trading platforms, to the handling of post-trade processes such as the confirmation, clearing, and settlement of transactions. https://cuyahogacountyauditor.org/
Operations management in financial markets is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the markets, ensuring liquidity, managing counterparty risk, and providing transparency to investors. It requires a deep understanding of financial instruments, market mechanisms, and the regulatory landscape. Effective management ensures that financial markets operate smoothly, facilitating the flow of capital and supporting economic growth. Professionals in this area work closely with traders, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to optimize operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and adapt to evolving market conditions and technologies.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

My new assignment is for a capital market client - an industry I have not done much work in. Going through a series of books to get through the basics from the operational perspective. This book was very helpful.