Equity Derivatives Middle Office Specialist

Get ready to fast-track your career with an exhilarating opportunity to join a globally renowned financial operations team in Singapore, specialising in equity derivatives As an Equity Derivatives Middle Office Specialist in Singapore, you'll be immersed in supporting the buildout of robust swap and financing reconciliation processes.

Equity Derivatives Middle Office Specialist

Location:
Singapore

Get ready to fast-track your career with an exhilarating opportunity to join a globally renowned financial operations team in Singapore, specialising in equity derivatives You'll be at the heart of building and enhancing PnL and reconciliation functions, collaborating with dynamic teams across Treasury, Clearing, Finance, Tax, and trading.

What you'll do:

As an Equity Derivatives Middle Office Specialist in Singapore, you'll be immersed in supporting the buildout of robust swap and financing reconciliation processes. Your day will be filled with investigating discrepancies in reconciliations while actively seeking ways to enhance operational workflows. You'll connect with various departments to help develop written procedures that streamline back-office functions. By serving as an escalation point for finance operational issues and contributing to team management when needed, you'll help ensure seamless operations in a highly interconnected setting. Your analytical mindset will be invaluable as you review complex datasets to identify areas for improvement. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's financial operations while collaborating with talented professionals who share your enthusiasm for excellence.

• Play a key role in building out and overseeing swap and financing reconciliations, including swap resets, pay-to-holds, prime broker financing, repo financing, and related activities that keep operations running smoothly.
• Dive into investigating and resolving breaks from daily and monthly reconciliations to ensure financial reporting is accurate and dependable.
• Spot opportunities for process improvement within financial operations and team up with technology partners to bring effective solutions to life.
• Support the ongoing evolution of back-office infrastructure by identifying value-add opportunities that maximise existing systems.
• Help create comprehensive written processes and procedures that boost operational efficiency and clarity for everyone involved.
• Serve as an escalation point for finance operational issues, offering reliable support to colleagues when challenges arise.
• Contribute to managing small teams or functions within trade operations as needed, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared achievement.
• Review large sets of data independently to uncover insights that spark business improvements.

What you bring:

To excel as an Equity Derivatives Middle Office Specialist, your hands-on experience in derivative operations-especially equity-linked products-will be your foundation. Your deep understanding of asset classes such as Total Return Swaps means you're ready for any challenge. Project management expertise allows you to oversee initiatives that boost operational efficiency while your business analysis skills help pinpoint areas ripe for improvement. Your collaborative approach when working with technology teams will drive successful enhancements across processes.

• A solid background in equity or equity-linked derivative operations combined with portfolio financing experience is essential for thriving in this role.
• In-depth asset class knowledge is required, especially regarding life cycle events for Total Return Swaps so you can navigate complex scenarios confidently.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with technology teams to improve operational processes is highly valued here.
• Comfort reviewing large sets of data independently is crucial for uncovering actionable insights that drive progress.
• At least five years' work experience in trade operations or reconciliation roles is preferred for this position so you can hit the ground running.
• Excellent organisational abilities paired with critical thinking skills will help you thrive in this energetic environment.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation truly stands out thanks to its unwavering commitment to world-class research and its passion for empowering exceptional talent in the quantitative field.

What's next:

If you're bursting with enthusiasm about making a meaningful impact within financial operations while growing alongside supportive colleagues in an inclusive environment-this is the perfect opportunity for you

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-take the leap towards joining a collaborative team dedicated to excellence

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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