Analyst, OTC Derivatives Settlement & Clearing EMEA & APAC ( 12 Months Contract)

Royal Bank of Canada; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada is seeking an Analyst to join the OTC Derivatives Settlements Operations team on a 12-month contract in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The role covers the full settlement lifecycle for Rates & Credit Derivative transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Working hours are 4.00PM - 1.00AM. You will process payments in Murex, pre-confirm cashflows with clients, and collaborate with Front/Middle Office to resolve issues while expanding OTC Derivatives knowledge and applying AI

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize work and manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage full settlement lifecycle of OTC Credit and Rates Derivatives across bilateral and cleared trades.
• Process OTC Derivative payments and settlements in Murex with meticulous attention to detail.
• Pre-confirm large cashflows with clients to prevent settlement issues and ensure accuracy on payment terms.
• Identify and resolve cash breaks through systematic investigation and root cause analysis.
• Expand and deepen knowledge of OTC Derivatives to become a best-in-class business partner for stakeholders.
• Adhere to controls and procedures to minimize errors and escalate issues.
• Manage deadlines across multiple settlement currencies and payment obligations.
• Utilize AI to explore process improvements and automate manual processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/economics or related field

Tools

Murex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Analyst to join our OTC Derivatives Settlements Operations team on a 12 month contract. In this role, you will manage critical settlement operations for Rates & Credit Derivative transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

Working hours : 4.00PM -1.00AM

What will you do?

• Manage the full settlement lifecycle of OTC Credit and Rates Derivative products across bilateral and cleared trades.
• Process OTC Derivative payments and settlements in Murex with meticulous attention to detail. You will manage Murex payment workflow queues daily, building your expertise to ensure that the correct system action is taken and payments are processed correctly downstream.
• Pre-confirm large cashflows with clients to prevent settlement issues and ensure accuracy on payment terms. Perform callbacks with clients to ensure 100% accuracy on SSI's.
• Identify and resolve cash breaks through systematic investigation and root cause analysis. Proactively liaise with Front Office and Middle Office partners to resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Expand and deepen your knowledge of OTC Derivatives to become a best-in-class business partner for all functional stakeholders.
• Adhere to controls and procedures to minimize operational errors and detect anomalies early. Escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders when circumstances warrant immediate attention.
• Manage unmoveable deadlines consistently across multiple settlement currencies and payment obligations. Prioritize effectively to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize AI to proactively explore process improvements and automate manual processes.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate 's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create formulas, pivot tables, and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.

Nice-to-have

• Prior experience with Murex
• Relevant experience or knowledge in OTC Derivatives products
• Experience working in payments or Operations
• Proficiency with AI tools

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

Job Skills

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Business Appraisals
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Effectiveness Measurement
• Operational Delivery
• Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

• Address:
• PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA City:
• Putrajaya Country:
• Malaysia Work hours/week:
• 40
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Platform:
• CAPITAL MARKETS
• Job Type:
• Contract (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type:
• Salaried
• Posted Date:
• 2026-09-10 Application Deadline:
• 2026-12-31 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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