Macro Derivatives Operations Specialist
Core
Provide follow-the-sun operational support for Paris counterparties, specializing in Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD) and Foreign Exchange (FX), managing trade lifecycle, validation, confirmation, and settlement.
Role type
Macro Derivatives Operations Associate
Builds
Trade lifecycle management, cash settlements, and payment processing for IRD and FX products
Domain
Financial Services / Derivatives Operations
Required skills
Trade validation, discrepancy resolution, trade confirmation management, SWIFT payment processing, settlement monitoring, break investigation, risk issue management, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Bilingual French proficiency
Technologies
FXAll, CLS, MarkitWire, electronic confirmation platforms, SWIFT (MT/MX messaging), trade lifecycle systems
Responsibilities
Perform daily trade validation for IRD and FX products; investigate and resolve trade discrepancies; manage electronic and manual trade confirmations; process and control cash settlements and lifecycle payments; prepare and release SWIFT payment instructions; monitor settlement timelines and escalate funding issues; perform daily monitoring and exception management on FX matching platforms; support break investigation with counterparties and internal teams; identify and track operational risks; maintain adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements; contribute to process improvements; collaborate with Front Office, Middle Office, IT, and other support functions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC