iMarkServ - Rates Trade Support Role - Derivative Operations

Duties & Responsibilities : 

- 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

- Manage day-to-day processes across staff members including providing regular feedback, performance reviews and career development opportunities

Skills & Competencies : 

- 4-5 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 manage a team of high achievers with diverse experience and skill sets. - Successful in team environments with matrix reporting structures

- Skilled in identifying talent, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and developing team members

- 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 met tight dead lines

- Ability to negotiate & influence at appropriate levels

- Ability to manage internal clients & stake holders

- Problem solving skills and ensure quick resolution by coordinating with relevant groups

- Flexibility to work global hours and willing to travel