Securities & Derivatives Supervisor

Manpower - Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower - Ireland is seeking a Securities & Derivatives Analyst for a 6-month contract in Dublin. The role involves processing orders from trading desks, assisting in clearance, settlement and investigations of client securities and derivatives transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, knowledge of treasury products and regulatory policies, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Fundamental understanding of treasury products and regulatory policies.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a high-risk environment.
• Knowledge of macros in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests.
• Generate and match trade confirmations according to the ISDA templates.
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations accurately and on time.
• Coordinate transaction processing issues to the appropriate department and collaborate on a solution.
• Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations, and record retention activities in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports.
• Participate in the periodic General Ledger (GL) proofing exercises as directed.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding our client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Communication skills

Macros

Multitasking

Risk awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Securities & Derivatives Analyst
Contract 6 months
Dublin

We are currently recruiting for a Securities & Derivative Analyst to work with our client who is a global leader in banking and wealth management which provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products to achieve the best outcomes for clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative, and responsible.

The role is based in Dublin. This is a 6-month contract position.

Job Description

The Securities & Derivative Analyst is an entry level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform trade verifications to ensure accuracy of booking requests.
• Generate and match trade confirmations according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) templates.
• Complete settlement tasks and daily rate revaluations accurately and on time.
• Coordinate transaction processing issues to the appropriate department and collaborate on a solution.
• Perform regulatory controls, account reconciliations, and record retention activities in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare and submit periodic internal and external regulatory reports.
• Participate in the periodic General Ledger (GL) proofing exercises as directed.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding our client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies.
• Proven ability to perform various concurrent activities/projects in a high-risk environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of macros.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting or Finance.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.