Swaps BSA – Derivatives Technology | Total Return Swaps (TRS)

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking a Swaps BSA – Derivatives Technology professional focused on Total Return Swaps (TRS).

The role emphasizes onboarding, customization, testing, and validation for TRS and related derivatives on the GCF Finance Desk, with potential expansion to risk and product optimization initiatives. The candidate will collaborate with trading, finance, data, and technology teams to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions and ensure data integrity for P&L

Qualifications

• Experience with Basket Total Return Swaps and OTC derivatives.
• Proficient in writing SQL and Python for data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and data ingestion architectures.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of derivatives lifecycle, risk, P&L, and reporting discrepancies.
• Independent problem-solver in fast-paced environments.
• Experience collaborating with trading and finance stakeholders on technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, customization, and operationalization of TRS and other derivative products.
• Conduct business and functional analysis of trading lifecycle events, lifecycle management, and risk reporting.
• Assist in testing, validation, and reconciliation of P&L and risk reports; resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with trading, finance, data, and technology teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Analyze data across Bronze and Silver layers to support reporting and decision-making.
• Investigate data integrity using SQL, Python, Databricks, and PostgreSQL pre-production.

Skills

Basket Total Return Swaps

OTC derivatives knowledge

SQL

Python

Databricks

Data validation

Stakeholder communication

Derivatives lifecycle

Tools

Databricks

PostgreSQL

Job description

Are you experienced with Basket Total Return Swaps and looking to make an impact in derivatives technology?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Swaps BSA – Derivatives Technology | Total Return Swaps (TRS). This position demands a technically capable professional with strong product knowledge in OTC derivatives, particularly Basket Total Return Swaps, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions. The role involves supporting trade product onboarding, customization, testing, and validation for a key initiative on the GCF Finance Desk, with potential to extend into broader risk and product optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding, customization, and operationalization of Total Return Swaps (TRS) and other derivative products


• Conduct business and functional analysis to understand trading lifecycle events, lifecycle management, and risk reporting


• Assist in testing, validation, and reconciliation of P&L and risk reports, ensuring accuracy and resolution of discrepancies


• Collaborate with trading, finance, data, and technology teams to gather requirements and deliver practical technology solutions


• Analyze data from various layers, including Bronze and Silver, ensuring data supports business reporting and decision-making


• Investigate and validate data integrity using SQL, Python, Databricks, and PostgreSQL, pre-production before delivery


• Guide stakeholders through testing and onboarding processes, translating business needs into technical specifications


• Maintain independence and practical problem-solving; take ownership of issues from inception to resolution


• Support transition to additional derivative products and risk initiatives as part of ongoing product optimization

Desired Skill-Set

• Extensive experience with Basket Total Return Swaps and OTC derivatives products


• Strong data analysis skills, including proficient query writing in SQL and Python


• Hands-on experience working within Databricks and understanding of data ingestion and architecture


• Ability to interpret business and trading requirements, communicating effectively across technical and non-technical teams


• Solid understanding of the derivatives lifecycle, risk, P&L, and reporting discrepancies


• Demonstrated independence and practical approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment


• Proven track record working directly with trading and finance stakeholders on technical and operational projects

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with client'sX Trader application supporting OTC Derivatives


• Knowledge of the end-to-end lifecycle of Basket TRS and related reporting tools


• Exposure to data layers (Bronze/Silver) and data flow in capital markets environments


• Experience supporting risk and P&L reconciliation efforts at a technical or analytical level


• Previous exposure to trading desk risk initiatives and product customization

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.