Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Join our London Operations team as an OTC Derivatives Operations Associate, a hands-on role supporting the trading desks with regular interaction with Prime Brokers, fund administrators, and other external counterparties

Your future role at QRT:

Managing end-to-end post-trade workflows for OTC Derivatives, including exotic Equities, Rates, and FX products
Performing trade booking, affirmation, confirmation, and settlement across OTC derivative products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Handling lifecycle events including expiries, knock-outs, corporate actions and cashflow events.
Interpreting terms sheets and OTC long form paper confirmations to ensure trades are correctly captured and processed
Monitoring reconciliations across internal systems, brokers, and fund administrators, resolving breaks quickly and efficiently
Liaising with multiple trading desks, Treasury, Senior Managers, Risk, Compliance & COO teams regarding trade issues and queries
Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance OTC workflows

Your present skillset:

3 + years’ OTC Derivatives Operations/Trade Support experience (Equity Derivatives essential; Rates and FX Derivatives experience advantageous)
Strong knowledge of OTC derivative products, including volatility instruments, Value at Risk (VaR) concepts, exotic equity options, and OTC swaps
Clear understanding of post-trade trade lifecycle mechanics, including trade capture, affirmation, OTC confirmation, settlement, and lifecycle events
Familiarity with MarkitWire, Market Trade Manager (MTM) or similar OTC platforms
Experience handling OTC trade documentation and understanding bilateral post-trade workflow
Hands-on reconciliation experience across cash, positions, margins, and FX
Driven and self-motivated to problem solve, question the status quo, and contribute to automation initiatives
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Collaborative team player, adaptable to working in a lean and dynamic team environment

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.