Job Description
Job Title: Derivatives Specialist
Duration: 31st of December
Location: Edinburgh 2-3 days a week
Rate: £849.38 Umbrella IR35
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Derivatives Operations Specialist to join our Securities Services operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of derivatives transactions, with a focus on both Exchange-Traded Derivatives (ETD) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) products.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the full trade lifecycle, including trade capture, margin and collateral management, reconciliations, P&L attribution, and exception handling. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across middle office and fund accounting functions, ensuring operational accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong SME knowledge in derivatives and a background in Securities Services to contribute to a high-performing team.
Key Accountabilities:
Support day-to-day BAU operations in derivatives processing, with a focus on ETD and OTC products.
Ensure accurate trade capture, margin posting, and resolution of margin disputes.
Perform reconciliations of trades, cash, and positions, ensuring timely resolution of exceptions.
Collaborate with internal teams to support fund accounting ...