Responsible for day to day activities of the Trade Support team supporting Global Rates Derivatives business.
This is a critical role for the business that ensures essential controls are being followed accurately and within agreed time frames on T and T+1.
The role involves partnering and working closely with various the local & primary Middle office teams to manage various reconciliations & control functions across internal & external trades
· Investigating trade break queries raised by Operations, analyzing trade booking /recaps, amending trades in risk management & working with Front Office to assess PNL impact
· Performing various control functions to ensure trade values in risk management are in sync with Risk, PNL & downstream applications
· Drive firm wide & industry projects (Dodd Frank, Clearing etc) by partnering with project leads
· Review key metrics to measure controls, workflow capacity, system & team efficiency
· Generate efficiencies by reviewing existing processes, improving STP & increasing capacity
Skills & Competencies
· 3-5 years in a Derivative Operations (Middle Office / Back Office) role
· Strong product knowledge; thorough understanding of the end to end transaction cycle for Rates derivative products
· Strong communications skills both verbal and written
· Build strong working relationships across global cross functional teams, including Front Office
· Partnering with global & local partners on projects, efficiency and business change (new products, industry change)
· Ability to drive results through a 'hands-on' approach
· Ability to co-mingle within a team of high achievers with diverse experience and skill sets. Successful in team environments with matrix reporting structures
· Can operate effectively in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
· Control mindset to identify process control gaps, prioritize & mitigate operational risk
· Analytical mindset and high attention to detail
· Ability to multi-task effectively to meet tight dead lines
· Ability to negotiate & influence at appropriate levels
· Ability to manage internal clients & stake holders
· Ability to identify and escalating simmering issues to the right levels and at the right time
· Problem solving skills and ensure quick resolution by coordinating with relevant groups
· Flexibility to work global hours