Job Description
Position Description
An exceptional opportunity to join a newly established Futures business in London at a formative stage and work directly with the Head of Futures Operations as his right-hand. You will help design, build, and run operational processes for our futures and derivatives activities — with a core focus on LME and ICE Europe markets. This is a hands-on role with a rare chance to influence how the business operates from day one. Depending on experience, we will consider candidates at either Manager or Analyst level.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
1. Partner with the Head of Futures Operations to set up and manage daily operational and trade support functions for exchange-traded futures and derivatives.
2. Oversee clearing deadlines and ensure all trades are processed accurately and on time, meeting regulatory, exchange, client, and internal requirements.
3. Execute daily settlement processes across cash-settled and physically-delivered contracts, including LME prompt date processes, physical delivery notices, and option exercise/assignment.
4. Perform daily reconciliations of positions, trades, margins, and cash flows; investigate and resolve exceptions promptly.
5. Maintain precise records, monitor operational risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies, clearing house ru...