Job Overview:
Responsibilities:

• Work with Front Office, P&L, Back Office, Third party vendors, and Application Support to resolve operational and booking issues
• Monitoring of operational risk by providing proper Front Office Support and ensuring the risk of fraud is set to a minimum
• Ensure accurate trading positions in FO system, the daily goal is to correct all discrepancies originated by system bugs, input mistakes, information loss
• Manage real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the trading desk and sales force
• Assist with project initiatives designed to improve and streamline existing processes
• Mitigate risk by reconciling discrepancies between the trading desk’s positions and the firm’s books and records
• Participate / assist in event processing and have a full understanding of the life cycle of a trade
• Collaborate with technology teams on the implementation of process flow improvements and efficiencies
• Contribute to quick resolution of trade issues by liaising with various groups including Front Office, Back Office, IT Team, P&L Controllers and Client Services
• Liaise with other Operation functions and other infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach
• Promote an efficient dialog/discussion with our internal and external partners
• Adhere to deadlines and objectives
• Where appropriate, ability to maintain and explain own position using logic in the light of differing views

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Strong academic background required
• Ability to work as part of a team in a “split team” organization
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to learn the processes and products
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must
• Flexibility to adapt to a new and changing environment
• Strong sense of risk and critical thinking
• Rigorous and very organized
• Maintains high quality of customer service
• Ability to effectively listen and communicate
• Display good relationship qualities, team spirit, and ability to work across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of financial markets with emphasis on Credit and/or Rates Derivatives
• Knowledge of regulatory rules for CFTC and EMIR in relation to OTC products
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Strong Excel/PC skills with proven ability to work with multiple systems
• Previous experience (1 yr ) in a Derivative Middle office environment or prior experience in working with Trading/ Sales in a financial institution

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• FO System: 2 years (Required)
• Trading: 5 years (Required)
• Credit analysis: 5 years (Required)
• Fraud prevention and detection: 1 year (Required)
• Banking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person