Associate III - Derivatives

5 - 7 Years
10 Openings
Chennai

Job Title: Derivatives Operations Analyst

Shift: UK (GMT Hours)
Department: Operations / Investment Operations

Overview of the Role

The Derivatives Operations Analyst is responsible for the post-trade lifecycle management of all derivative instruments, ensuring accurate and timely settlement, margin management, and reconciliation. This role requires frequent collaboration with internal teams (Fund Managers, Traders, Compliance, Risk) and external stakeholders (brokers, custodians, fund administrators). The successful candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and be detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Full post-trade support for all derivative instruments (OTC and Exchange-Traded).

• Monitor and manage lifecycle events (e.g., settlements, margin calls, trade confirmations).

• Manage margin and collateral processes, including timely communication with counterparties.

• Perform daily trade matching, reconciliation, and resolution of breaks with brokers and custodians.

• Ensure trade, cash, and position data is accurately sent to fund administrators.

• Escalate unresolved issues and risks in a timely manner to senior stakeholders.

• Act as a point of escalation for counterparties and internal teams regarding trade lifecycle issues.

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflows and reduce operational risk.

• Maintain and update procedures, controls, and documentation.

• Support the onboarding of new clients, products, and regulatory initiatives.

• Assist in mentoring junior team members and knowledge-sharing.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

Good-to-Have Skills & Qualifications

Behaviors & Mindset

• Seeks continuous improvement and embraces change

• Supports junior colleagues and shares knowledge effectively

• Understands when to escalate and how to manage expectations with stakeholders

• Customer-service oriented with a focus on delivering value-added services

Derivatives,Trade Execution,Delivery Leadership