Analyst - Derivative, Contract

Analyst (6-Month Contract)

Derivatives Confirmations Analyst

This role sits within a dynamic Operations function that partners closely with Front Office, Sales & Trading, Risk, and various Operations teams to support complex derivative products and ensure robust risk management and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing confirmations and affirmation processes for OTC derivatives transactions, ensuring timely trade matching, risk mitigation, and effective client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end confirmation process for OTC Equity Derivatives and Structured Products.
• Mitigate economic affirmation risk by ensuring trade details are affirmed with clients within established timelines (T+3).
• Review, reconcile, draft, and issue legal confirmations, including ISDA documentation for derivative and synthetic products.
• Monitor outstanding confirmations and proactively follow up with counterparties to ensure timely execution.
• Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies, booking differences, and client disputes promptly.
• Review client trade allegations received through electronic platforms and email channels.
• Ensure electronic trade confirmations are completed within required timelines (T+2).
• Partner with Sales, Trading, Settlements, Account Opening, and other Operations teams to resolve confirmation and booking issues.
• Review incoming counterparty documentation and negotiate confirmation templates where required.
• Escalate critical and high-risk outstanding trades to management in a timely manner.
• Monitor electronic confirmation workflows and identify trade date exceptions and breaks.
• Produce and distribute daily management and risk reports.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience within Financial Services, Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, Derivatives Operations, or Capital Markets.
• Previous experience supporting Equity Derivatives, Commodities, Foreign Exchange (FX), Structured Products, or Documentation teams is highly advantageous.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Understanding of OTC derivatives confirmation and affirmation processes.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation and derivative products is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working with electronic confirmation platforms is an advantage.

Key Competencies

Drive & Ownership Takes initiative, demonstrates accountability, and consistently delivers results under tight deadlines.

Client & Business Focus Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while managing expectations effectively.

Collaboration Works effectively across teams, shares knowledge, and contributes positively to team objectives.

Communication Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Apply?

• Gain exposure to complex Equity Derivatives and Structured Products.
• Work closely with global stakeholders across Front Office and Operations.
• Develop expertise in trade lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and derivative documentation.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives within a leading financial services environment.

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