Exotic Credit Middle Office - Trade & Controls Specialist

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in London seeks an experienced professional to oversee exotic credit trade management, governance and front-office risk controls. You will produce P&L flash reports, manage trade lifecycles, and articulate risk through governance frameworks, while engaging with senior traders and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, numerical thinking, and proactive issue resolution, with ownership of controls throughout the trade process and deep knowledge of exotic credit products.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong numerical and problem solving skills.
• Control mindset and good understanding of operational risks.
• Ability to manage own time and responsibilities.
• Proactive in investigating and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of controls required throughout trade lifecycle.
• Good exotic derivative product knowledge, preferably Credit.

Responsibilities

• Provides trade management and first-line support for Exotic Credit trading and structuring desks
• Manages relationships with senior traders and other stakeholders
• Develops controls and governance frameworks
• Performs review of Front Office trade booking
• Manages trade lifecycle incorporating call events & triggers
• Produces T0 P&L Flash, including risk based P&L attribution

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Ops risk

Time management

Issue resolution

Trade controls

Exotic credit knowledge

P&L reporting

Tools

P&L reporting

Job description

Jobtailor in London seeks an experienced professional to oversee exotic credit trade management, governance and front-office risk controls. You will produce P&L flash reports, manage trade lifecycles, and articulate risk through governance frameworks, while engaging with senior traders and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, numerical thinking, and proactive issue resolution, with ownership of controls throughout the trade process and deep knowledge of exotic credit products.