Clearing Associate
This is a unique opportunity to work in our growing Amsterdam office and support the development of our operational horsepower in Europe. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of our Clearing team’s efforts to ensure the reliable flow of our trading activity between our various trading venues and clearing firms across the region. This is a great opportunity to join a world class firm and master the complexities of trading many products globally.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist the Clearing Department in serving as the primary coverage for operations during EU hours
- Monitor, analyze, and process transactions via proprietary and vendor systems
- Facilitate accurate and timely reconciliation of products traded globally
- Troubleshoot connectivity and trade related issues
- Contribute to ongoing efforts to support new and existing bilateral activity across a variety of different asset classes
- Assist in identifying, testing, and establishing improved operational processes and functionality
- Maintain an excellent working relationship with other departments across the firm
- Collaborate extensively with external counterparties, Prime Brokers, and exchanges
- Document and track the evolution of core processes and procedures
- Other duties as assigned or needed
Skills You’ll Need:
- At least 3 year’s work experience in a related capacity preferred
- Minimum of Bachelors’ degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related fields
- Familiarity with (a sample of) post-trade lifecycles of Equities, Futures, FX, Options, Interest Rate Swaps or Bonds
- Experience with external relationship management desired, including technology vendors, brokers, banks, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to exercise good judgment and pro-active decision-making in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in English to both internal and external contacts on a global basis
- Proven ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups
- A strong attention to detail and desire to maintain accuracy while processing large volumes of data under strict time constraints
- Reliable and predictable availability