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The Emerald Recruiting Group

AVP, Derivatives Middle Office

The Emerald Recruiting Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Our client, a

leading global asset management firm , is seeking a

Derivatives Middle Office professional

to join their Investment Operations team supporting front-office trading and portfolio management across global markets. This role will focus on

trade capture, lifecycle management, valuation, and collateral processes

for a broad spectrum of derivatives— swaps, futures, options, and FX —ensuring the accuracy and integrity of P&L, risk, and exposure reporting. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of trading, risk, and operations, with visibility into investment decision-making at an institutional scale. What You’ll Do

Oversee

daily trade capture, affirmation, and lifecycle management

for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.

Ensure timely and accurate

trade booking, valuation, and reconciliation

across internal systems and third-party providers.

Monitor

collateral requirements, margin calls, and dispute resolution

across counterparties and clearing brokers.

Collaborate with

front office, risk, and fund accounting teams

to support pricing, P&L validation, and exposure analysis.

Manage key relationships with

counterparties, clearinghouses, and custodians , resolving trade discrepancies and settlement breaks.

Support

corporate action events, resets, novations, terminations

and lifecycle processing.

Contribute to

automation and process enhancement

initiatives to strengthen control and reduce manual touchpoints.

Ensure full compliance with

regulatory requirements (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, CFTC, etc.)

and internal governance policies.

Participate in new product approvals, system migrations, and control testing projects.

What You Bring

5–8 years

of experience in

derivatives middle office or trade support

at an asset manager, hedge fund, or investment bank.

Solid understanding of

derivative instruments and trade lifecycle management , including confirmations, settlements, and margining.

Experience working with

cleared and bilateral OTC products , including interest rate, credit, and equity derivatives.

Proficiency with

trade capture and reconciliation platforms

(e.g., MarkitSERV, DTCC, TriOptima, Aladdin, Murex, or similar).

Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with

Python or SQL

a plus.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work across trading, risk, and back-office teams.

Bachelor’s degree in

Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

Why It’s Worth a Conversation

Join a

world‑class asset manager

with a collaborative, high‑performing culture.

Direct exposure to

front office and portfolio management teams.

Opportunity to help modernize middle office workflows and drive automation.

Competitive compensation, strong bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

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