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Associate I - Derivatives

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UST

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Full-Time On-site
Posted 8 hours ago Apply by June 15, 2026

Job Description

Role Description

Junior Analyst – Derivatives

Role Overview

The Transaction Services team is a multi-skilled operations team covering cash operations, asset servicing, trade operations, and derivatives.

This role is suited to an individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting. A strong willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge, and leverage technology is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing & Controls

  • Process assigned transactions and events accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  • Follow up on outstanding items and escalate issues to senior team members when appropriate.
  • Ensure issues identified are disclosed promptly and accurately, in line with control requirements.
  • Adhere strictly to departmental procedures and risk controls.

Reconciliations & Query Resolution

  • Assist in resolving stock and cash reconciliation breaks.
  • Investigate assigned queries and escalate based on agreed criteria (e.g., age, value, client impact).
  • Support the management of client and stakeholder queries with clear and timely communication.

Workload & Team Support

  • Prioritise daily workload effectively in a changing operational environment.
  • Seek guidance on complex or unusual issues.
  • Support ad-hoc tasks and project work within agreed timelines.
  • Build strong working relationships with operational teams, Portfolio Implementers, Dealers, and external counterparties.

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service quality.
  • Actively develop knowledge across the Transaction Services lifecycle.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience ✅ Must Have

  • Previous experience using Aladdin
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Basic understanding of operational risk and escalation processes
  • Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn

⭐ Good to Have

  • Exposure to derivatives operations, including collateral management
  • Experience in trade operations across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income including ABS/MBS, FX, Money Markets, Unit Trusts, Repo, Term Deposits)
  • Experience in cash operations, particularly payments
  • Knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards
  • Understanding of corporate actions processing (mandatory & voluntary events, income processing)
  • Awareness of operational risk across the transaction/asset lifecycle

Skills

business process outsourcing,trade operations,client communication,aladdin,
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