Equity Index Exotics - Trading Services Analyst/Associate

Role overview

Job responsibilities

• Perform daily trade lifecycle and event-management procedures as an independent subject-matter expert.
• Own trade capture in risk-management systems for Trading and Sales requests and perform key risk and P&L checks.
• Resolve ad hoc queries from Product Control, Market Risk, Sales, Structuring, Quantitative Research, and Technology.
• Complete start- and end-of-day processes, completeness and reconciliation checks, and general book management.
• Gather information with other business functions, solve complex problems, and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Perform controls on time and escalate issues appropriately.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that evolve processes and business architecture and account for regulatory framework changes.
• Build understanding of Exotics operations and propose improvements to controls and procedures.

Required qualifications and skills

• Understand basic derivative products such as options, swaps, and futures and simple exotics payoffs such as variance swaps and autocallable options.
• Know front-to-back operations, including legal documentation, economic affirmation, confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting, and have experience facilitating cross-team issue resolution.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate, and challenge appropriately; demonstrate proactive ownership, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Work methodically as a team member in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Bring strategic thinking and interest in innovation and change management.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Strong technical skills, especially Excel and Alteryx, are preferred.
• Developing experience with AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to improve operational efficiency and accuracy is preferred.

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