Financial Markets Specialist

2 weeks ago


Singapore Optiver Full time

At Optiver, we are seeking a talented Financial Markets Specialist to join our Middle Office team in Singapore.

About Us:

Optiver is a leading global market maker and tech-driven trading firm. For over 35 years, we have improved financial markets around the world, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants.

We are a flat organisation, where great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive.

About the Role:

  • As a Financial Markets Specialist, you will be responsible for execution and reporting of daily P&L through validation and ownership of the trading balance sheet and trading position valuation.
  • You will ensure Trades and Trade positions are correctly reconciled against Clearers and Brokers and investigate any breaks.
  • You will drive the Valuation Control agenda, ensuring new and emerging risks in our various products and markets are identified, escalated and managed appropriately.
  • You will apply your knowledge of financial products and accounting standards to ensure correct valuation and accounting of financial instruments.
  • You will partner with Traders and other stakeholders to ensure valuation verification is adequately addressed in all new business activities.
  • You will drive various technology and automation initiatives through the Middle Office team, working collaboratively with technology teams.
  • You will have the capacity to understand and explain desk trading strategies.
  • You will be the primary escalation point for traders and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.

About You:

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce or Business.
  • You are a Singapore Chartered Accountant or international equivalent.
  • You have supplementary qualifications in Financial Instruments, Risk Management, CFA or similar.
  • You have at least 5 years' experience in Product Control / Middle Office, with additional experience in Risk, Financial Control or other in a trading firm and/or bank.
  • You have professional expertise across all financial asset classes, particularly derivative products (Index and equity options, forwards and futures, and warrants).
  • You have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of valuation, risk management and accounting for exchange and over the counter cash and derivative financial instruments.
  • You have strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities in various applications, Excel, VBA, various BI & data cleansing tools, SQL, python.
  • You have demonstrated experience in managing small teams to meet deliverables in a high performing environment.
  • You have strong attention to detail with experience in operational activities.
  • You have strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to package information in a clear and concise manner.
  • You have proven ability to influence a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • You have proven experience in automation tooling, keeping abreast of the latest technological innovations in your field.

What We Offer:

  • The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
  • We offer competitive remuneration and additional leave entitlements.
  • We offer corporate health insurance.
  • We offer training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
  • We offer weekly in-house chair massages.
  • We offer daily breakfast and lunch.
  • We offer regular social events including an annual company trip.
  • We offer a work-from-home allowance and support.


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