Operations Analyst Capital Markets

Overview
Our client - a global business services provider - is looking to hire an enthusiastic Capital Markets Operations Associate with 2+ years experience in clearing and settlement - ideally listed derivatives (futures and options). This is a W2 role initially for 18 months and you will be deployed 3 days per week at a banking operations hub site in Jersey City NJ and work 2 days per week remote.
Our client is an exciting, fast growing global firm and this role could lead to significant future opportunities either with them or the end-customer bank. The role has high visibility supporting an important capital markets business and offers the opportunity to work very closely with the end-customer bank's own staff.

Responsibilities

• Trade Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire trade lifecycle from execution to settlement, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Clearing Operations: Manage clearing processes, including trade capture, margins, reconciliations, expiry management and settlement.
• System Expertise: Utilize key industry systems such as GMI, Clear Vision, and FIA Docs to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, clearinghouses, and clients, to ensure seamless operations.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze operational reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years ideally in Global Exchange Traded Derivatives Markets. Open to considering candidate with experience in other assets classes (FX, cash equities, fixed income, commodities)
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in GMI, Clear Vision, FIA Docs and other relevant industry systems.
• Clearing Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of clearing products and processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Initial video interviews will be scheduled to take place in December.