Specific/ mandatory skills: Good knowledge of derivative/ capital market with good communication skills
Experience range: 1-2 years (Immediate joiners only)
Open to considering fresher candidates (Yes/No): No
Open to considering relocation/ non-local candidates (Yes/No): No
Contract duration: 8 months
Shift timings: UK
Number of days work from office: 3
Preference on diversity candidates (Yes/No): No
DescriptionEnsure continued service delivery and offer a robust and stable operating environment to support the FIC Middle office functions.Contribute to the overall operational strategy of IBCPO function and responsible for its effective implementation. Improve service delivery and productivity to maximize service quality and operational efficiency and minimizing operational risk through the effective implementation of appropriate controls.Demonstrate commitment to continuous process improvement along with good People management skills.This role is part of the Middle office which requires the new structured derivative products to be captured and trade life cycling to be managed. Critical function which involves engagement with the Sales and Trading Desk and Legal and External Vendor, Docs / Setts teams to ensure all the products are deposited, listed and ready for trading on market in an efficient and controlled manner.Your key responsibilities
Middle Office Pre trade function involving capturing issuance and setting up products and drafting the final terms.
Following up with Traders, Sales, Legal and clients to ensure entire issuance steps are followed in a controlled and timely manner.
Liaising with Front Office / Legal / Settlements and ensuring approvals/ comments are obtained in a timely manner.
Managing external and internal vendor queries.
Stock exchange listing and filing products with the regulator.
Supporting change management, automation and continuous improvement projects.
Understanding F2B system / process flow, streamlining and engineering processes to bring efficiencies.
Produce and Manage MIS and control reports for processes and projects.
Monitor and escalate any issuance issues that could potentially result in regulatory or settlement escalations for the bank.
Responsible for the middle office process deliverables and management of the daily structured product issuance activities in a timely manner, ensuring daily reconciliation and query resolution as required.
Inventory management of products and ensuring that there are no lapses or gaps in control.
Ensure EOD controls are adhered to daily.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to all activities and create the environment for others to emulate this behavior.
Your skills and experience
Must have strong knowledge on derivative products.
Must have complete understanding of how trade life cycle works.
Needs to be up to date on regulatory requirements & market changes..
Should own & understand complex derivative structures independently
Should be able to independently deliver on all organization mandates
Must have strong analytical skills, must be detail oriented.
Must be a team player who is willing to work in groups across multiple locations.
Needs to be good in Communication and have a good command over English language.
Must have the ability to effectively manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Must be prepared to work in a shift supporting US/UK business hours.
Should be able to lead teams across time zones.
Self-starter with ability to take things to their logical end.