Job Title:
Front Office Derivatives Specialist
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Description
We are seeking an experienced professional to support the validation of Commodities Asset class onboarding to our Equity Derivatives Trading desk.
The ideal candidate will have experience in capital markets, preferably in Commodities and/or Equity Derivatives. The selected individual will be responsible for resolving daily Front Office issues on both functional, valuation, and pricing.
The successful candidate will also work closely with Equity Derivatives Desk Traders (L3) to address issues, amend Front Office pre-trade rules, eTradePad simulations, resolve P&L, Market Data, and booking issues.
Key responsibilities include analyzing, formulating, proposing, developing, and contributing to overall solutions as per PROD Support deliverables, liaising with technical teams to resolve Front Office related issues and necessary enhancements.
The individual will manage day-to-day assigned project tasks to complete various Front Office deliverables, including Yield Curve issue resolution and validation, curve assignments, new curve creation, and continuous follow-up of new Market regulations/practices globally.
In addition, the candidate will perform various levels of testing for assigned deliverables and participate in formal release cycles (SIT/UAT).
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Required Skills and Qualifications
This role requires strong product knowledge in EQD, COM, very strong understanding of FX, IRD business, and P&L concept overall and its components.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Market Data, Curve structure, Simulations, and Trade Life Cycle, as well as strong experience in supporting Front Office users and resolving their daily issues.
Additionally, the candidate should possess SQL proficiency, strong personality, logical and analytical skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
They should also be detail-oriented, a quick learner, and self-starter with strong organization skills.
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Benefits
This position offers the opportunity to work with a leading financial institution, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of commodities and equity derivatives.
The successful candidate will have the chance to work with a talented team of professionals, collaborating on high-profile projects and making significant contributions to the company's growth and success.
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Others
The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments, applying this expertise to drive business growth and improvement.
The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, responding to changing priorities and deadlines, and adapting to new technologies and processes.