Derivatives Trade Lifecycle Analyst

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in Metro Manila is seeking a Clearing Operations Analyst to support end-to-end clearing and post-trade lifecycle for exchange-traded futures and options. You will reconcile, investigate breaks, and maintain controls while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes problem-solving in a high-volume environment, collaboration with stakeholders, and opportunities to improve efficiency and automation. Work schedule aligns with market hours in Manila.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in market operations, including clearing, middle office, reconciliations, and/or settlement support.
• Working knowledge of exchange-traded futures and options processes and terminology.
• Ability to perform accurate, deadline-driven work in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience investigating exceptions and applying structured problem-solving to reach resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear updates, escalation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support market and operational coverage requirements.
• Commitment to controls, risk awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily clearing activities for exchange-traded futures and options in line with exchange and local regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile positions, cash, and related records between exchanges, internal books and records, and downstream partners.
• Investigate, elevate, and resolve trade and position breaks by the next business day, following documented procedures.
• Maintain accurate static and transactional data needed to support clearing and settlement processing.
• Review production outputs and key controls to identify exceptions, trends, and potential root causes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and reduce recurring breaks through sustainable fixes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of efficiency and automation initiatives where appropriate.
• Maintain clear documentation for procedures, control checks, and escalations to support consistent execution.

Skills

Market operations

Clearing & settlements

Reconciliations

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Controls & risk awareness

Deadline-driven work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in Metro Manila is seeking a Clearing Operations Analyst to support end-to-end clearing and post-trade lifecycle for exchange-traded futures and options. You will reconcile, investigate breaks, and maintain controls while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes problem-solving in a high-volume environment, collaboration with stakeholders, and opportunities to improve efficiency and automation. Work schedule aligns with market hours in Manila.