We are looking for a Derivatives Specialist to join our team on multiple client projects. We are a fast growing and dynamic financial services consulting business with an enviable roster of high-profile Top 100 asset manager clients.
As a Derivatives Specialist, you will work in the global operations team and will be responsible for day-to-day derivatives and operations processing.
You will be working effectively with Clients to help deliver agreed requirements within agreed timelines. You will manage a client relationship and deliver to the agreed cost, time and quality criteria set with the client.
Developing as a subject matter expert for relevant business areas. You will actively promote an ethos of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Skills and experience
- The responsibilities of this role will include trade matching and margin management for ETD products, as well as dealing with client and broker queries in a professional and timely manner. OTC Derivatives duties include trade confirmation, lifecycle event management and analysis of complex data exceptions. The role demands an individual with significant experience in communicating with both internal & external stakeholders in a clear & concise manner as well as the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Communication, collaboration, ability to work alone and as part of a team, accountability and be able to build relationships.
- Ensure that Current Procedures and Checklists meet the requirements of Audit, FIM, external regulators and Operations Risk and Control.
- Accountable for own day-to-day performance and meeting tight deadlines. Expected to make decisions and resolve queries in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide expert advice, guidance and query handling to meet client needs and expectations.
- Ensure prompt resolution of all reconciliation items, providing clear, concise & relevant documentation to support outstanding items.
Requirements
- Aladdin experience essential.
- Strong knowledge of Derivatives products gained within the Investment Bank/ Fund Services Industry, with exposure to ETD and OTC markets.
- IAQ/IOC Qualification desirable. Awareness of accounting practices for Derivative products.
- Advanced Excel skills an advantage.
- Proven ability to work accurately within tight timescales, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for internal / external stakeholders.
- Proven analytical skills with an ability to solve problems in an effective manner.