Securities & Derivatives Analyst

About the role

The Securities & Derivatives Analyst assists trading and operations teams by handling, reconciling, and examining securities and derivatives transactions spanning a range of asset classes.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a comparable discipline

• Between 1 and 3 years of work in securities operations, trade support, or a derivatives middle office

• Sound grasp of trade lifecycle, settlement procedures, and market conventions

• Robust analytical and reconciliation abilities with a careful eye for detail

• Skilled in Excel and acquainted with trade booking or risk platforms

• Effective communication skills and capacity to perform under pressing deadlines

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Execute and validate securities and derivatives deals covering equities, fixed income, and OTC derivatives

2. 2

   Perform daily reconciliation of trade positions, cash balances, and settlement activity

3. 3

   Look into and clear trade discrepancies, settlement failures, and corporate action exceptions

4. 4

   Compile trade paperwork and confirm adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards

5. 5

   Contribute to month-end and quarter-end closing work, such as position and P&L reporting

6. 6

   Take part in process improvement efforts aimed at boosting trade lifecycle efficiency