Derivatives Onboarding Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking an Onboarding Analyst to facilitate successful new client integrations on their platform. The role entails data analysis, product configuration, and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring tailored solutions for unique client needs. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in derivatives markets while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for development

Interaction across various functions

Qualifications

• Experience in a bank, hedge fund, asset manager, or fintech.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets and risk management.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients.

Responsibilities

• Setting up user functionality for margin management.
• Analysing trade portfolios to identify needed data.
• Testing product analytics for new clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Degree in a quantitative or analytical field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Our client are a dynamic and innovative fintech company specialising in collateral management solutions for the derivatives market. Their cutting-edge technology empowers financial institutions to manage risk, optimise operations, and enhance transparency in the fast-paced trading ecosystem. Based in London, we serve a global clientele, including banks, asset managers, and clearing brokers.

Role Overview:

Onboarding Analyst

As an Onboarding Analyst, you will be responsible for getting new clients up and running on our platform. Working with a team of analysts and software developers, you will analyse client data, validate analytics, and configure the product to meet their specific needs, ensuring they can rely on the platform to run their business effectively. Every client has a unique setup, which makes every onboarding project a unique challenge.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Setting up a range of user functionality for the purposes of margin management.
• Analysing trade portfolios to identify the data needed for calculations.
• Testing the product for each new client to ensure analytics are accurate.
• Collaborating with clients to understand how to deliver maximum value to them as quickly as possible.

Why you should apply:

• You will be at the heart of a rapidly growing company with a constantly evolving product.
• You'll tackle complex and ever-changing problems while building advanced knowledge of derivatives markets and margin models.
• You'll join a supportive team eager to nurture your development and offer new opportunities at every stage.
• You'll interact with and learn from people across various functions, including relationship management, software development, and product strategy.
• The work you do will have a direct impact on clients, providing measurable value from day one.

What we are looking for:

• Proven problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to finding solutions.
• Experience in a bank, hedge fund, asset manager, or fintech.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, including investigating issues or analysing enhancement requests.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with a track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Economics, Maths, Finance) from a top university in recent years.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, products, and risk management, with a desire to deepen this expertise.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity about the 'why' behind your work.
• Comfort with changing priorities and adeptness at context-switching.
• Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation using Excel.
• Ability to seek help effectively and extract the right information from the right sources.
• Strong communication skills for articulating and presenting ideas and solutions confidently.
• The capability to engage effectively with software developers and external clients through various forms of communication.