Derivatives Analyst
The position performs duties that require both discretion and the ability to exercise independent decision in their daily role.
Essential Job Functions:
• Confirm foreign exchange, futures and swap transactions with various counterparties via FX Connect, RBS Greenscope, fax, telephone and email.
• Submit foreign exchange transaction allocations for matching through GTSS and futures transactions through RBS Greenscope and email.
• Prepare, send and monitor transmission of settlement instructions to custodians
• Maintain position accuracy of foreign exchange book of business by performing daily reconciliations between trading and accounting platforms.
• Maintain position accuracy of futures book of business by performing daily reconciliations between clearing broker and accounting platforms.
• Monitor and maintain collateral and margin with counterparties and instruct movements to custodians.
• Ensure that all transactions are properly settled with all counterparties (resolving settlement issues including non-receipts and compensation claims).
• Perform data maintenance activities on both internal and external settlement and collateral/margin management systems
• Prepare and submit reports to the fixed income trading team
• Assist with monthly comparisons of all securities pricing in active portfolios to alternative data sources (secondary vendor or broker-dealer).
Job Specifications:
• Pro-active team orientation
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
•High level of professionalism
Requirements
This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with the Firm’s high standards of conduct and performance. In performing the job, the individual must: (i) always act in the best interests of clients, (ii) continuously evaluate and escalate areas of risk to the Firm, (iii) work cohesively and effectively with people across all functions, and (iv) comply with all Firm policies and procedures. Accordingly, it is expected that the individual is of high moral character, well-organized and self-directed, with strong personal skills and an ability to execute work objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Other Duties:
This position may become involved with other project related work, as required, within the Operations department.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 3-5 years operations, trading, or accounting systems experience; knowledge of derivatives is preferred
• Understanding of foreign exchange concepts
• Knowledge of collateral management
• Exposure to Bloomberg functionality
• Experience with FXConnect, GTSS, FuturesConnect and Greenscope systems a plus.
Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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