Derivatives Operations Analyst

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Derivatives Operations Analyst

Department

Department Accounting

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Job Location City

Job Location City Dublin

Job Location Region

Job Location Region Ireland

Firm Description
King Street is a $25+ billion global alternatives firm with a robust platform encompassing multiple segments of the public and private markets. Since our founding in 1995, we have been evolving our skill set and have been tested by many economic cycles. Rigorous fundamental research married with tactical trading and exceptional sourcing is core to our investment process. We dynamically invest across the capital structure, asset classes and geographies where we have an edge through our deep expertise in credit, restructurings, bankruptcies, and other event-driven situations. We seek to generate returns by identifying dislocations and quickly executing with conviction while remaining flexible enough to rapidly rotate capital in our portfolios. King Street is focused on meeting investors’ objectives through a diversified product offering that provides access to its global investment strategies. Job Description
The Accounting & Operations Department is responsible for a broad range of functions, including: fund accounting; operations; position, P&L and exposure reporting; valuation; risk management design and reporting; and liquidity management. This individual will be responsible for the capturing, affirming, settling, and overseeing all derivative trading activity. Responsibilities to include:

• Manage daily OTC derivatives relationships with ISDA counterparties
• Review cash reconciliation daily, matching off payments and pre-confirming scheduled settlements
• Review position reconciliation daily, matching off new trades and addressing any position breaks
• Daily review of position reconciliation for non DTC positions at prime broker and custodian
• Issue/agree to daily Variation and Initial Margin calls
• Monthly review and settlement of collateral interest
• Monthly obtain appropriate support pricing of CDS and other products
• Supporting trading desk and wider teams with ad hoc queries

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or the equivalent is required
• 2-4 years of either a fund administration role - in the middle or back office of an asset manager, a fund services provider, or an investment bank industry experience across investment operations
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to handle large data sets
• Attention to detail and ability to organize priorities, resolve issues, and escalate when appropriate
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated and able to work in global team environment
• Able to work well under pressure