DescriptionThe RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Specialist at Assistant Manager and Manager levels to join our growing team. This role involves overseeing and managing the full lifecycle of derivative instruments across multiple fund structures, ensuring accurate trade capture, valuation, reconciliation, and control compliance. You will work closely with clients, counterparties, and internal teams to deliver high-quality operational support, while driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives. It also involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton. You will also be responsible for leading a team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring adherence to robust risk and control frameworks.Main responsibilitiesManage the end-to-end processing of OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, including trade capture, confirmation, margining, settlement, and lifecycle event management across multiple funds.Assist with daily processing, valuation and reconciliation of complex derivative instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies across derivatives processing workflowsCollaborate with fund accounting teams, custodians, and counterparties to resolve breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and efficiency drives within the derivatives operations function.Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues, breaks, and client queries.Build and maintain strong client relationshipsLead and manage a derivatives operations team, ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and adherence to SLAs.Review and quality-check the work of junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.Assist in training new hires and supporting knowledge-sharing within the team.Skills and attributesStrong knowledge/Prior experience on Hedge FundsKnowledge of OTC derivatives and exchange-traded products (e.g., interest rate swaps, credit/default swaps, equity options, futures, FX derivatives) and trade lifecycle management, margining, collateral, and derivative valuations would be an advantageSolid understanding of fund accounting principles and derivative accounting treatment.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's degree or professional qualification such as CFA, FRM is an advantage).3+ years experience in derivatives operations within asset management, investment banking, or fund administrationAnalytical mindset with attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach.Ability to adapt quickly to various working environments our clients operate within;Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong organizational and time-management abilities in a deadline-driven environment.Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and impart technical knowledge;A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively;Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.