Listed Derivatives Operations Specialist

eClerx LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

A leading service provider in Jersey City is seeking a Listed Derivatives Operations Specialist to manage the clearing and settlement processes for listed derivatives. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in listed derivatives operations and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75K-$85K with opportunities for career growth, bonuses, and an inclusive company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in listed derivatives operations.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and clearing mechanisms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end clearing and settlement processes for listed derivatives.
• Monitor trade flow from execution through to final settlement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Calypso

GMI

SmartStream

Job description

Listed Derivatives Operations Specialist

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Job Description

Listed Derivatives Operations Specialist

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Listed Derivatives to join our client’s Trade Management Group in Jersey City. This role is critical to ensuring the accurate and timely clearing and settlement of daily trading activity across global listed derivatives markets. The ideal candidate will bring deep product knowledge, operational rigor, and a proactive mindset to support front-to-back trade lifecycle management and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Trade Lifecycle Oversight
• Manage end-to-end clearing and settlement processes for listed derivatives across multiple exchanges and clearinghouses
• Monitor trade flow from execution through to final settlement, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, unmatched trades, and reconciliation discrepancies
• Liaise with internal teams (Trading, Middle Office, Risk, Finance) and external counterparties to resolve issues
• Process Optimization & Control
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk
• Maintain and enhance control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact for listed derivatives operational queries
• Partner with technology and change teams to support platform upgrades, regulatory initiatives, and strategic projects
• Documentation & Governance
• Maintain up-to-date procedures, workflows, and training materials
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in listed derivatives operations, preferably within a Tier 1 bank or clearing firm
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, clearing mechanisms, and settlement processes for listed derivatives
• Familiarity with exchange rules, margining, and clearinghouse operations (e.g., CME, ICE)
• Experience with trade management systems and reconciliation tools (e.g., Calypso, GMI, SmartStream)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong attention to detail

Preferred Attributes

• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and managing complex exception scenarios
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting derivatives (e.g., CFTC, EMIR, Dodd-Frank)
• Experience supporting global markets and working across time zones

In the US, the target base salary for this role is$75K-$85K. Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. We expect the majority of candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Career growth opportunities and ongoing training

Inclusive, supportive company culture

How to Apply

• Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume through our career site
• Be sure to include any relevant experience that aligns with the role.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team for next steps

About eClerx

eClerx is a leading provider of productized services, bringing together people, technology and domain expertise to amplify business results.

The firm provides business process management, automation, and analytics services to a number of Fortune 2000 enterprises, including some of the world’s leading financial services, communications, retail, fashion, media & entertainment, manufacturing, travel & leisure, and technology companies. Incorporated in 2000, eClerx is traded on both the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India. The firm employs more than 19,000 people across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, India, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the USA.

eClerx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We are also committed to protecting and safeguarding your personal data. Please find our policy here