Capital Markets Operations Specialist - Derivatives Settlements

Derivatives Settlement Analyst will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate pre-matching and settlement of Derivatives trades. Analyst will work as part of our US Derivatives Settlements team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment where the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while experiencing short-term interruptions is highly valued. The individual will work collaboratively with colleagues in US/APAC/EMEA. The primary responsibility of a user will be supporting our US trading desk by problem solving and troubleshooting trade related issues.

Job Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

Post trade processing and resolving trade settlement issues in a timely and accurate manner

Strong understanding of Settlement process involving Pre-matching, Fails management, exception management & validation of Settlement Instructions - SSIs

Prematch instructions by VD-1 and liaise with agent banks to ensure our instructions are matched and resolve any agent level issue

Having sound understanding of various Derivative products such as Options, IR & CCY swaps etc... to be able to identify the discrepancy and raise it with relevant trading desk

Investigate and resolve various trade related discrepancies by interacting with brokers, custodian banks, and clients

Strong understanding of Swift Payment formats like MT 103,202,299,599 etc...

Provide support to Front Office and Middle office with daily issues, which may include troubleshooting problems arising on an ad-hoc basis or reacting to market driven demands such as prioritizing fails.

Identifying operational risks proactively and mitigating appropriately.

Ensure process documentation is relevant and updated regularly as per the audit standards

Ensuring Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting for management

Additional Responsibilities

Actively support transformation and/or optimization initiatives to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the process

Develop strong working relationships with Sales, Trading Desks, Middle office, external counterparty and other Business teams.

Will be expected to develop credibility and a good reputation and demonstrate integrity with clients and colleagues

Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines

KEY SKILL AREAS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Minimum 6+ years’ experience in Investment operations (Derivatives)

Good knowledge of various Derivative products and Trade life cycle

Meticulous, discipline and possess good working attitude.

Able to handle work pressures and adhere to deadlines.

Proven ability to partner with global stakeholders

Team player with excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of MS Office applications

Attention to details, process orientated & analytical skills