Derivatives Specialist

1 month ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recrute Action Full time
Derivatives Analyst Position

This role is a 12-month contract opportunity in the insurance industry with a strong potential for conversion to a full-time position based on performance. The hybrid work schedule will include in-office collaboration from Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on other days.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the onboarding of new derivatives accounts and brokers.
  • Ensure operational readiness for derivatives trading, coordinating with middle office, operations, and collateral management teams.
  • Collaborate with traders to ensure the availability of a full range of derivative brokers for best execution.
  • Work closely with Legal Services to ensure proper legal agreements for trading.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of accounts, legal agreements, authorized products, and active brokers.
  • Provide ongoing support for external broker relationship management.
  • Assist the Derivatives Solutions team in setting up technology for new derivative products.
  • Contribute to process improvement, especially in coordination with the Asia team.
  • Lead side projects to validate broker setups and clean up records.

Requirements:
  • University degree in business or technology or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in derivative products.
  • Familiarity with derivative instruments such as repos, TBAs, futures, FX, options, and swaps.
  • Familiarity with derivatives trading and collateral agreements, including ISDA/CSAs, GMRAs, and MSFTAs.
  • Knowledge of various fund structures: mutual funds, pooled funds, private funds, UCITS, institutional accounts, and life insurance general accounts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate multiple factors and recommend solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain good working relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage competing priorities.
  • High attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in a global team and supporting remote collaboration via platforms like Microsoft Teams.


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