OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - DERIVATIVES TRADING - LONDON

Details:

• Function: Operations Specialist, Derivatives Trading
• Business : Derivatives agency execution (rates, equity, commodity, forex) 
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Compensation: According to Kepler Cheuvreux scale

Kepler Cheuvreux:

Kepler Cheuvreux is a leading independent European financial services company that specialises in Research, Execution, Fixed Income and Credit, Structured Solutions, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management.

The Group employs around 650 people and is present in 14 major financial centres in Europe, the US and the Middle East: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai (DIFC), Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, and Zurich.

Group Key Figures:

• 1st independent European equity broker.
• 1st Equity Research coverage in Continental Europe.
• 1st Country Broker and Research (Extel 2025).
• 14 major financial centres in Europe, US and the Middle East.
• +650 employees.
• +1,300 institutional clients.

TASKS:
We're seeking a proactive and analytical professional to optimize our trading and clearing operations on Derivatives Products. This role combines critical day-to-day responsibilities, and impactful project work aimed at enhancing our operational efficiency. Your tasks will include: 

• Ensures correct trades booking and specific requirements (APS, merges, splits…)
• Ensures allocations and give up / take up process
• Ensures error account correct input, notification of positions
• In case of error account, interacts with Risk as to margin calls and unwind risks
• Ensures correct confirmation with clients on status of errors or difficult situations
• Interacts with brokers and clients as to smooth execution
• Admin roles on trading platforms in conjunction with risk management.

Project:

• Manages connectivity with all markets GUI, executions platforms (TT), TEO and clearers with a view to optimal STP inflow / outflow. In particular, ensures the implementation of LISA across all clearing relationships.
• Ensures automated allocation of fees related to trading and market data by broker
• Rationalize tools usage.

Client Collection:

• Support the cash collection team on prime clients or difficult situations as to cash collection based on escalation done by the billing / collection team

Qualifications And Required Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Knowledge on derivatives business and systems is mandatory
• Previous experience in a trade support, middle office, or financial operations role is highly preferred
• Very good command of TEO, UTS, TT and FIDESSA, and EUREX, ICE GUI preferable (Admin)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Team player, entrepreneur
• English Fluent, any other language an asset
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Recruitment Process:

Between 2 and 3 rounds of interviews: fit and technical questions: You will need a flexible and creative approach to flourish in our international environment and succeed with our diverse client base. If you possess these qualities and would like to be part of Kepler Cheuvreux’s story, then come and join us!

Please note that Kepler Cheuvreux promotes equal opportunity. All applications will be given due consideration.