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. 99C3289 R1100672