Associate, Equity Derivatives Operations, Operations
Position Description The role supports CLSA's expanding Equity Derivatives business in London, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of a broad range of listed OTC products. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operational activities, maintaining strong controls, and meeting key service level agreements.
Working closely with Front Office, clients, and external counterparties, they will help ensure seamless trade processing throughout the transaction lifecycle. In addition, the role offers opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and new business developments.
Key Areas of Responsibilities Manage and Validate all trade flow for EQD department including Cash equity, Listed Future and Options and OTC derivatives including FX, NDF, Equity Linked Swap, Portfolio Swap and Structure Option Communication and team work with the various Front, Middle and Back office teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions Working with Clients and external stakeholders such as PB’s in order to ensure daily deliverables are met.
Processing of corporate actions, post trade and life-cycle events. Root cause analysis of issues and suggestions to process improvements Represent Operations team for system enhancement project Participate in New Product Approval process Interaction with other CLSA departments such as Audit, Finance, Product Control and Risk to ensure accurate trade capture.
Reconciliations Guide junior staff on complex workflow or product Setting up Products Static Data for Swap Business Knowledge of Collateral Manager activity is a plus Requirements Minimum bachelor’s degree At least 3 years’ experience in Middle Office / Trade Support role Understanding of equity derivatives product and lifecycle events.
Having knowledge of ISDA/CSA Master agreements and definitions is a plus Understanding of Asia and US equity markets Good understanding in front-to-back operations flow Control focused and with a track record of excelling in Operations team Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and to manage various stakeholders in order to meet various expectations Strong Organizational, Communication and Prioritization skills Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks Excellent PC skills including MS Office (particular Excel/VBA) Good verbal and written English Stay informed on CITIC CLSA Job Opportunities Not the right fit?
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