Matching / Clearing – LME Metals (Commodities) recruitment

The remit of this role and wider group is primarily the responsibility to provide an effective clearing / settlement service of exchange traded derivative products for both internal and external clients.

The roles responsibilities of the LME team leader are as follows:

*Manage a team of 3 LME matching staff
*Reportable to Operations and FO
*Responsible for objective setting, performance monitoring and appraisals
*LME matching and deliveries
*Extensive knowledge of LME controls and regulations
*Understanding of adherence to control actions and the audit implications
*Knowledge of delivery processes
*In depth knowledge of trade flows including downstream system impact
*Knowledge of payment and posting flows for cash adjustments
*Ability to review processes regularly and update procedures as required
*Trades are processed (execution, full service and NCM business) accurately and in a timely fashion
*Trade / position breaks are escalated and resolved on TD + 1
*Positions are maintained accurately at the exchange / broker and in the firms' books records
*Exercise requests and assignment notices are correctly processed in accordance with published deadlines (this will include weekend working as required).
*Client queries / issues are dealt with appropriately and on a timely basis
*Ad hoc requests are dealt with on a timely basis and in an appropriate manner

An LME team leader should possess the following skills:

*Proven ability to manage
*Strong leadership and motivation skills
*Responsible for setting objectives and monitoring performance
*Must be able to liaise with senior management
*Good project management skills
*Dynamic proactive team player, ensuring that the team works together in the most efficient manner
*Flexible attitude towards working hours due to the demands of the workplace
*An ability to identify process procedural inefficiencies to improve capacity, efficiency and control.
*Strong client focus and attention to customer care
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
*Strong time management skills required to meet time critical deadlines
*Strong PC skills
*Extensive listed derivatives knowledge across exchanges. Products asset classes