Trade Ops- Associate

TRADE OPERATIONS- ASSOCIATE

Salary: £50-60kLocation: City of London

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Trade Processing Associate to join their London-based team within the Derivatives Clearing Operations department. With a focus on flexibility and career mobility, this organisation is committed to nurturing your growth and providing clear pathways for advancement. If you are enthusiastic about financial markets, eager to develop your expertise, and thrive in a supportive team setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

Manage client queries related to derivatives transactions with professionalism and clarity, ensuring timely resolution and excellent service. Oversee open interest maintenance across all European markets, maintaining accurate records and supporting seamless trade lifecycle management. Take ownership of end-to-end physical delivery processes for a diverse range of derivative products including commodities, currencies, debt instruments, and emissions. Facilitate option expiry processes across multiple European markets, ensuring all deadlines are met and procedures are followed meticulously. Ensure all derivatives business is accurately allocated and claimed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. Identify, action, and clear reconciliation breaks by T+1, collaborating closely with colleagues to maintain operational accuracy. Support brokerage invoicing activities by servicing client positions efficiently and releasing regulatory reports as required. Monitor real-time central counterparty (CCP) reconciliations to ensure alignment between internal systems and external market data. Participate in user acceptance testing for new software developments or enhancements, providing feedback to improve operational workflows. Contribute positively to team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's input is valued.

What you bring:

An understanding of derivatives products including associated clearing processes and risk factors gained through education or practical experience. Experience using exchange GUIs or SEALs platforms would be advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing when handling client queries or collaborating with colleagues on operational matters. Strong numeracy skills combined with speed and meticulous attention to detail when processing large volumes of transactions or reconciling data. Proven capability to meet regulatory deadlines while maintaining composure under pressure in a busy operations environment. Genuine enthusiasm for financial markets demonstrated through previous experience or academic background relevant to derivatives clearing or trade processing. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel for data analysis or reporting purposes.

This organisation is a leading global player in clearing and clearing related services. With approximately 15 million transactions processed daily across every major time zone, it has established itself as a leader by turnover and market share. By joining this team, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge solutions in post-trade processing while enjoying opportunities for growth within an organisation that truly values its people's contributions.

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