Operations Analyst (Derivatives)

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Analyst to join their high-performing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with various departments while focusing on OTC Derivatives. You will be responsible for processing critical events, performing reconciliations, and driving efficiencies within the operations team. This prestigious asset management firm values innovation and collaboration, providing an exciting environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector. If you have a strong background in derivatives and are ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Derivatives function at a buy-side or sell-side firm.
• Strong knowledge of Derivatives products and their life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Process events impacting OTC Derivatives positions and perform reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and enhance the control framework.

Skills

Derivatives Knowledge

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

SQL

VBA

Job description

Our client is a global asset management company based in the heart of London. As a result of company growth and expansion, they are now looking for a Operations Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Operations Analyst will sit within the Operations team and work closely alongside other departments including the Technology team, Brokers, and third-party providers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Process events that impact Cleared and Bilateral OTC Derivatives positions including resets, premiums, unwinds, credit events/rolls, corporate actions, and client transitions
• Performing post-value control reconciliations and investigating anomalies
• Continuously looking for opportunities to create efficiencies within the department and improve the overall control framework
• Daily interaction with the Derivatives Data team based in America
• Acting as an escalation point for complex queries raised by Portfolio Managers

The Operations Analyst will meet the following skill set:

• Extensive experience in either a sell-side or a buy-side investments house within a Derivatives function
• Strong working knowledge of all Derivatives products and their life cycles
• Back and middle office operational experience at a sell-side or buy-side firm with exposure to both Cleared and Bilateral Derivatives preferred
• Experience of driving process improvements
• Working knowledge of SQL or VBA
• Excellent communicator: must be comfortable and confident because the role involves dealing with stakeholders in offices across the globe

This is an excellent opportunity for a Derivatives centric Operations Analyst to join a high-performing team at a prestigious asset management house.

If you believe your CV meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV.

Note:

This is a highly competitive position. We receive a high volume of CVs and are unable to respond to each application we receive. You will not be considered for this role if you do not have buy-side asset management experience.

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