Job Title:  FIN-Global Middle Office

Role Overview

EQD Derivative and Delta One (D1) Middle Office works closely with the Deriv+D1 Trading Desk providing support and maintaining controls in all post trade execution events. The candidate will act as the face-off between the trading desk and other departments as well as drive strategic change, identify and remediate control risks, perform end-to-end flow analysis/process re-engineering, partner with technology to manage system enhancements, and comply with audit and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Execution and management of lifecycle events - Monitoring, calculation and booking authentication in MO system for numerous events included in structured products like coupon, Rate Resets, expiry along with early termination.
• Liaising with different teams like regional desk assistant, settlement, product control etc. daily for any o/s queries resolution.  Monitoring vanilla option unwinds and expiries.
• Investigate and resolve position breaks – Work closely with Front and Back Office to resolve breaks (e.g. Cash, Positions, Dividend fixing etc)
• Demonstrate an understanding of front to back trade flows as well as Risk and P&L.
• Investigation and resolution of position and trade exceptions through daily reconciliations.
• Verification and production of various regulatory reports. (HK Stamp, 871m).
• Contribute in new business or process change initiatives through collaboration with the team manager. Help drive best practice and perform UAT to ensure a successful rollout of any initiatives.
• Be able to contribute toward automation and streamlining of any functions within the EQD Deriv+D1 MO team.
• Build a strong network across multiple departments within the firm such as Trading, Operations, Compliance, Audit, Technology and other areas of Finance.
• Maintain oversight of offshore tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of team responsibilities. This will involve continuous review of KRI’s and EOD wrap up summaries.
• Drive the Finance control agenda for the team. Proactively identify and remediate control gaps.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years’ experience within a trade support specifically EQ Deal review background.
• Experience in supporting a derivatives business and knowledge of equity products (i.e. Listed FnO, Stock/ETF, Swaps, OTC Options, Pnote, ELN, Fx products etc.)
• Knowledge of AEJ, Japan, EMEA markets. Understanding of regulatory, compliance, settlement and tax rules would be a plus.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Detail oriented and strong focus on efficiency and control
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Possesses strong analytical skills and an ability to quickly learn new products and systems; needs to be able to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Team player and able to contribute to team meetings and voice ideas.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly in excel. Competence in VBA/macro a plus.

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