Associate, Equity Derivatives Operations, Operations

CLSA Limited; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CLSA Limited in London is seeking a Middle Office/Trade Support professional to ensure accurate processing of equity derivatives and OTC products. The role collaborates with Front Office, clients and counterparties to maintain strong controls and timely trade capture throughout the lifecycle.

The successful candidate will handle daily trade flow across Cash equity, Listed Futures and OTC derivatives, participate in system enhancements, and guide junior staff while maintaining a high standard of

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Middle Office / Trade Support.
• Understanding of equity derivatives lifecycle.
• ISDA/CSA knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with front-to-back operations.
• Excellent English communication.

Mansioni

• Manage and validate all trade flow for EQD including Cash equity, Listed Futures and Options, and OTC derivatives.
• Coordinate with Front, Middle and Back Office teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Engage with Clients and external counterparties to meet daily deliverables.
• Process corporate actions, post-trade and lifecycle events.
• Perform root cause analysis and suggest process improvements.
• Represent Operations in system enhancement projects and New Product Approvals.
• Interact with Audit, Finance, Product Control and Risk to ensure accurate trade capture.
• Assist and guide junior staff on complex workflows.
• Set up Product Static Data for Swap Business.
• Knowledge of Collateral Manager activity is a plus.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pressure handling

Organizational skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel/VBA)

Descrizione del lavoro

**Position Description**The role supports CLSA's expanding Equity Derivatives business in London, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of a broad range of listed OTC products. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operational activities, maintaining strong controls, and meeting key service level agreements. Working closely with Front Office, clients, and external counterparties, they will help ensure seamless trade processing throughout the transaction lifecycle. In addition, the role offers opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and new business developments. **Key Areas of Responsibilities*** Manage and Validate all trade flow for EQD department including Cash equity, Listed Future and Options and OTC derivatives including FX, NDF, Equity Linked Swap, Portfolio Swap and Structure Option* Communication and team work with the various Front, Middle and Back office teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions* Working with Clients and external stakeholders such as PB’s in order to ensure daily deliverables are met.* Processing of corporate actions, post trade and life-cycle events.* Root cause analysis of issues and suggestions to process improvements* Represent Operations team for system enhancement project* Participate in New Product Approval process* Interaction with other CLSA departments such as Audit, Finance, Product Control and Risk to ensure accurate trade capture.* Reconciliations* Guide junior staff on complex workflow or product* Setting up Products Static Data for Swap Business* Knowledge of Collateral Manager activity is a plus**Requirements*** Minimum bachelor’s degree* At least 3 years’ experience in Middle Office / Trade Support role* Understanding of equity derivatives product and lifecycle events. Having knowledge of ISDA/CSA Master agreements and definitions is a plus* Understanding of Asia and US equity markets* Good understanding in front-to-back operations flow* Control focused and with a track record of excelling in Operations team* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and to manage various stakeholders in order to meet various expectations* Strong Organizational, Communication and Prioritization skills* Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks* Excellent PC skills including MS Office (particular Excel/VBA)* Good verbal and written English