Associate III - Derivatives

5 - 7 Years
1 Opening
Chennai

Job Title: Derivative Services – OTC

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage assigned tasks with attention to timeliness and accuracy. Escalate when deadlines or risk thresholds are at stake.

• Act as a subject matter expert and support junior team members with guidance and troubleshooting.

• Reconcile and resolve stock or cash discrepancies; escalate high-risk or unresolved items promptly.

• Handle ad hoc projects and additional responsibilities, ensuring timely completion.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to resolve queries.

• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, operational risk frameworks, and compliance policies.

• Proactively identify and suggest process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.

• Foster collaboration across teams, promote a positive team culture, and build strong internal and external relationships.

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures; raise process or control gaps to senior staff as needed.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Technical Systems Knowledge:

  • Proficiency with Aladdin, CTM, CLS, and SWIFT.

• Trade Lifecycle Experience:

  • Solid understanding of global markets and asset management operations.

  • Hands-on experience in trade operations across multiple asset classes: equities, fixed income, FX, and money markets.

  • Knowledge of derivatives processing and collateral management.

  • Familiarity with cash operations and payment processing.

  • Understanding of SWIFT messaging protocols.

  • Exposure to corporate actions and income processing.

  • Awareness of operational risks throughout the transaction and asset lifecycle.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution capabilities.

  • Time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.

  • Ability to make routine decisions and escalate complex issues when needed.

  • Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal).

  • Team collaboration and relationship-building across global teams.

Good-to-Have (Nice-to-Have) Skills

• Experience with a wide range of OTC derivatives and related products.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).

• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

• Prior mentoring or coaching experience.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to delegate effectively.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Continuous improvement mindset; openness to feedback and innovation.

Transaction Management,Trade Finance Operations,Derivatives