Financial Analyst Role
A Financial Analyst will be responsible for resolving complex OTC derivatives transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* Administering daily tasks and client deliverables on a daily basis.
* Understanding of trade life cycle and process flow (trade capture, valuations, settlements collateral management etc.).
* Responding to client pricing queries and price challenges routed to EMEA for IOO, Custody and Fund Accounting clients.
* Booking trades for non-automated OTC products on vendor templates to ensure accurate valuations and pricing.
* Investigating reconciliation threshold breaks between NT and client specific valuation reports.
* Working with independent pricing vendors to obtain prices for OTC derivatives and resolving valuation issues.
* Resolving Pricing Control reports including Quality Control checks.
* Highlighting process issues and driving change by working with internal groups to enhance operational processes.
* Assisting with testing of change management projects including NT, Client, Vendor and Counterparty service enhancements.
* Assisting with new client issues and client onboarding.
* Assisting with control, audit and compliance teams on both internal and external queries.
* Attending client service review meetings and presenting findings.
Requirements
* A keen awareness of the financial services industry with a graduate degree in a relevant subject.
* Highly numerate and analytical with an ability to learn quickly.
* Advanced understanding of over-the-counter swaps.
* Creative and dynamic approach to problem solving.
* Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines.
* Professional approach and ability to develop relationships internally and externally.
* Proficient in using email and standard Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience of Bloomberg is beneficial.