Who we are looking for
An opportunity exists for an Associate 2 position working in a challenging environment within the OTC derivatives center of excellence in Poland. For the right candidate this represents a good opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of OTC derivatives & the OTC market supporting global OTC trading books – CFDs reconciliation in particular.
Reporting to a Senior Associate, this position is an opportunity for a recent graduate with financial background or a second jobber to gain exposure and invaluable knowledge of OTC derivatives and the trade supporting functions carried out by the Derivatives center of excellence in Gdansk, Poland. This is also great opportunity to be involved in the development of a start-up venture in the Gdansk office.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
As Senior Derivatives Specialist a you will be responsible for
- Carry out core and complex processing activities in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to multitask, ensure accuracy and execute against pre-determined deadlines
- Perform daily process checks and provide support within the deadlines
- Perform custom work for complex funds, look for ways to standardize when possible
- Handle complex issues and escalate as needed acting with a sense of urgency
- Accountable for quality, accuracy and timeliness of results
- Train staff on basic principles of process
- Identify and report all risk and compliance issues, breaches and suspicious activities
- Act in accordance with Risk Excellence as part of our Way Ahead foundation
- Perform related duties as assigned
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Excellent analytical skills & attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Proactive and passionate to find answers
- Team Player
- Self-Motivated and reliant
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in an financial/analytical environment – required
- An honors degree from a related / numeracy based discipline – required
- Knowledge of OTC derivative instruments - desirable, CFDs in particular
- Computer literate with a very good knowledge of Excel
We offer:
- Employee savings plan
- Premium life insurance package
- VIP medical package
- International operating environment
- Language classes
- Soft skills trainings
- Technical workshops
- Development sessions with a mentor
- Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
- Technical or leadership career pathway