Senior Derivatives Operations Analyst recruitment
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Provides day to day derivative operational support to Traders and Fund Managers to ensure a smooth settlement of all Derivative Trades and Collateral movements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Performs related derivative security master set-up, including the review of trade tickets and trade confirms to determine and verify the detailed characteristics of each transaction.
•Notifies management of settlement exceptions or issues as they arise.
•Resolves post-purchase adjustments related to security trades, as well as reconciles reports and communicates discrepancies.
•Verifies and audits transaction reports to ensure that trading room activity and security information is reported in a manner consistent with corporate accounting and reporting requirements.
•Utilizes and updates processes and procedures to ensure that assets are safeguarded and financial activity is reported in a manner consistent with corporate accounting and reporting requirements.
•Ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
•Updates security and operational databases, ensuring that information is accurate and timely.
•Recommends process improvements and system enhancements while ensuring that controls are maintained or improved.
FACTORS FOR SUCCESS:
•5+years work experience within a Derivatives Operations Group (Investment Banking, Fund Manager of Hedge Fund),) and college degree (equivalent experience)required
•Advance computer skills, including MS Office products (Excel, Access, Word, etc)
•Demonstrated interpersonal, networking, and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with brokers, custodians, and traders as well as other internal departments to resolve complex issues
•Solid Knowledge of vanilla derivatives including, IRS, CDS, TRS, Options, FX Options and forwards, Bonds, Repos, Private Placements, and Term Loans
•Comprehensive understanding of commonly traded fixed income products (bonds, ABS, private placements, swaps) and related securities operations
•Knowledge of Bloomberg functionalities including APIs, trading booking, reporting and researching
•Experience with DTCC, Markit, Bloomberg VCONN or other matching platforms
•Experience with Eagle PACE reporting or Business Objects reporting highly preferred
Join the Pacific Life team and watch your career grow! We offer competitive pay/ bonus program and a comprehensive benefits package including:
•Medical/dental coverage
•401k retirement plan with company match
•Vacation/holiday pay
•Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
•And much more!
For more information, and to apply online, please visit our web site: www.pacificlife.com