Front Office Support/Assistant

Front Office Support/Assistant – Portfolio Analysis – Derivatives – London – Hybrid

Our client, a leading financial services business, operating at the heart of the financial markets, are seeking a candidate to support the front office traders with their BAU processes regarding the origination and trading of interest rate & currency derivatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily input of trades into internal system as a part of the revaluation of the derivatives book.
• Ensure trades are recorded and posted correctly in the trading system.
• Preparation of month-end reports for internal and external reporting
• Daily input of market variables such as swap rates and swaption volatility, required for the daily valuation and P&L drivers of the derivatives portfolio.
• Participate in projects on process improvement and internal controls.

Experience & Background

• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in a Trade support/Assistant, Controls or front office support function.
• Exposure to Fixed Income or Currency Derivatives and their associated pricing.
• Experience of working with Python and/or VBA to improve processes/reporting or internal controls is essential.
• Excellent communication with good verbal and written skills.
• Experience of working within a fast paced environment.

Please apply below.