Trading Operations Executive

Key Responsibilities - Perform trade confirmations with brokers and counterparties for both physical and derivative transactions - Manage settlement, margin, and collateral processes with brokers/FCMs/counterparties, ensuring accuracy and timeliness - Perform daily reconciliation of trading accounts, broker statements, and internal position records and mark-to-market (MTM) and P&L validation checks, flagging discrepancies to the relevant desk - Monitor combined physical and derivative exposure/positions against approved limits - Coordinate and manage documentation and settlement processes for physical and derivatives trades - Liaise directly with brokers, banks, counterparties, legal, compliance, and credit teams to resolve discrepancies and support documentation and regulatory reporting requirements - Prepare reports for management on trading positions, settlements, and outstanding items, including escalation and exception reports - Identify and implement process improvements and risk controls within trading operations Requirements - Diploma or Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field - 2+ years of experience in trading operations, settlements, or middle/back office functions - Attention to detail and high degree of ownership and accountability for accuracy of work performed - Ability to manage competing priorities, especially around settlement deadlines