Point72 · 3 days ago
Derivatives Trade Support Associate
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expPoint72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a Derivatives Trade Support Associate to join their Operations team. This role involves confirming, affirming, and settling daily trade activity across various derivative products while managing operational risks and collaborating with multiple teams and external counterparties.
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Responsibilities
Confirm, affirm, and settle daily trade activity across a broad range of products, with a primary focus on Interest Rate Swaps, Credit Default Swaps and other OTC derivatives
Manage the verification and reconciliation of all positions to our prime brokers/FCMs and trading counterparties
Oversee all post-trade lifecycle events for cleared and uncleared derivatives
Work with our portfolio managers, traders, and external trading counterparties and prime brokers/FCMs to resolve trade related issues in a timely fashion
Help monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure through the execution of FX transactions
Assist in responding to ad hoc queries from internal and external clients
Participate in the onboarding process for new investment teams, including account setup, platform training, and third-party connectivity
Help push for continuous improvement of the team’s processes via automation and/or identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and/or control
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field
4-7 years of experience in the middle-office operations function of a financial institution
Strong working knowledge of Interest Rate Derivatives and Credit Derivatives, including cleared and uncleared swaps
Hands-on experience with electronic affirmation/confirmation platforms such as MarkitWire/MTM, ICELInk and DSMatch/TradeServ
Familiarity with clearinghouse workflows and reconciliation processes at LCH and CME
Understanding of derivatives lifecycle events including offsets, unwinds, novations, compressions, blending and resets/coupons
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Superior problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, confident
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail aimed at delivering a product that meets our best-in-class standards
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Benefits
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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