Futures Clearing Contractor

Futures Clearing Contractor-Hours for this role are 12-8pm CST.

This is a great contract role with a major international bank. Must have futures clearing for a broker-dealer and also GMI experience.

Possibly Hybrd - In office everyday for training, then may look at 3 days in office.

Futures Division clears 30 Exchange globally and reconciles over 70+ balancing sheets. Clearing team is responsible for managing all clients and executing brokers cleared trades and requires a strong and motivated individual to perform top day clearing functions.

Responsibilities :

Ensure all trades are cleared, allocated and booked correctly in client account on trade date Liaise with Exchanges, Carry brokers and clients on trade issues & exceptions Order Ticket Checking, Expiring Options, maintain static data viz Contact setups in GMI & Middle Off system (LISA) Perform Position maintenance & Close outs on the Exchange and Carry broker Handle position transfers both internal and external Perform various checks viz offsets, top day recon using DUCO, settlement prices etc. prior to handing over the systems for end of day processing Work closely with Balancers, Client Service Group and Deliveries team within Operations Reply promptly to Exchange and Regulators Maintain updated procedures, checklist and contact information Willing to work in shift 12pm - 8pm or as required subject to Clearing Manager discretion Flexible to work on US Holiday on rotational basis

Skills :

Qualifications / Skills

3+ years of experience within Futures & Options, including knowledge of

3+ GMI, LISA

Understanding of various exchange clearing systems viz ( ICE FEC, ECS, FEC+, OCC, EUREX, EEX etc.) Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.

Dynamic & proactive team player with the ability to identify process inefficiencies to improve capacity, efficiency, and control.

Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative.

Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

Proper escalation of issues.

Strong time management skills are required to meet time critical deadlines and priorities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills; notably the ability to clearly articulate issues and influence resolution.

Have a growth mindset

Keywords :

Education : Degree is preferred but Futures experience is the most important.

Skills and Experience :

Required Skills :

SELF-STARTER

ARTICULATE

TIME MANAGEMENT

EXCEL

Additional Skills : SELF MOTIVATED

TEAM PLAYER

MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS

Languages : English