Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst

The Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst position at our organization involves processing orders and transactions from trading desks and branch offices alongside the Operations - Transaction Services team. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the clearance, settlement, and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions. You should have a strong background in tax-related areas with a good understanding of tax reporting and operational tax processes. Experience in Tax Operations, including Direct/Indirect Tax, Withholding Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Trading Tax, is essential. Your role will require excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and execution teams. Proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as strong presentation and communication skills, is crucial. As the Sec & Derivatives Lead Analyst, you must possess the initiative to self-motivate and consistently demonstrate a results-driven mindset. Strong analytical skills are necessary to conduct detailed analyses of complex tax processes. Additionally, you should uphold a high level of integrity and handle sensitive information in compliance with client data privacy laws. Critical thinking and the ability to draw logical conclusions will be valuable assets in this role. Your experience should include working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment. You should have managerial experience, corporate seniority, and a background in leading audits from an Operations perspective. Understanding operational risks and control frameworks will be essential, along with the ability to identify project resources, monitor work and budget, and mitigate risks effectively. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring the satisfactory completion of daily project operations for existing and new clients, meeting all regulatory requirements. Developing, implementing, and tracking appropriate KPIs and SLAs for the group, recommending and implementing new systems and enhancements, providing in-depth analysis, and developing solutions to issues related to securities processing or hedge fund activities are key aspects of the role. Qualifications for this position include 8-10 years of relevant experience, subject matter expertise in Securities and Derivatives processing, and advanced knowledge of hedge funds activities. You should consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience is required, with a Master's degree preferred. This job description offers an overview of the typical tasks performed in the role. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as needed.,