Senior Executive, Trade Support

Senior Executive, Trade Support; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Damansara, Selangor is seeking a Senior Executive in Trade Support to ensure accurate and timely booking of trades, perform daily reconciliations, and manage settlement processes. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in financial operations with a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a similar middle office / trade support / operations role.
• Prior exposure to options, derivatives, and structured products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely booking of trades across multiple asset classes.
• Cross-check booking inputs with trading blotters and pricing sheets.
• Perform daily trade reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate and monitor settlement of derivatives and structured products.
• Maintain clean audit trails for compliance and regulatory queries.

Skills

Trade booking

Trade validation

Operational controls

Settlement management

Reconciliation processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Executive, Trade Support – Damansara, Selangor

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description:

1. Trade Booking & Validation

• Ensure accurate and timely booking of trades across:
  • Exchange-traded commodity options and futures (CME, ICE, BMD, DCE, LIFFE, ZCE)
  • OTC exotic options and structured products
  • FX, commodities, and proprietary trades
• Cross-check booking inputs with trading blotters, pricing sheets, and front-office systems
• Validate Greeks, notionals, payoffs, counterparties, and trade structures
• Perform daily trade reconciliations across:
  • Internal systems vs broker/exchange confirms
  • Front-office risk and P&L tools vs official books
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, and discrepancies
• Liaise with brokers, exchanges, and clearing houses for confirmation and settlement resolution

3. Settlement & Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate and monitor settlement of derivatives and structured products
• Track trade lifecycle events, ensure accurate calculation and settlement of cashflows and premiums
• Monitor and upscale margin requirements:
  • Exchange and clearing house margin
  • Collateral calls and threshold alerts
• Coordinate with Treasury and Risk to ensure adequate funding and liquidity
• Track collateral movements and eligibility across instruments and clearing venues

5. Operational Controls & Reporting

• Maintain clean audit trails and support regulatory, compliance, and audit queries
• Assist in generation and review of:
  • Daily P&L validation
  • Position reports, expiry schedules, and exposure summaries
• Participate in regular trade review meetings and end-of-day checks
• Automate reconciliation and reporting processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years in a similar middle office / trade support / operations role
• Prior exposure to options, derivatives, and structured products is preferred

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.