Derivatives Operations Specialist

The Derivatives Operations Specialist will be hired as a key liaison between The Bank's front office desks worldwide in cross-functional collaboration to support the execution of complex international banking operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies while facilitating smooth onboarding and financing processes for corporate clients.

Client Details

The employer is a reputable banking and financial services organisation, recognised for providing expert solutions in Corporate Finance in wholesale banking, specifically structured finance and corporate lending processes.

Description

The Operations Specialist will be hired as a key liaison between The Bank's front office desks worldwide in cross-functional collaboration to support the execution of complex international banking operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies while facilitating smooth onboarding and financing processes for corporate clients.

· Client Onboarding: manage customer onboarding process and renewals, validate documentation and corporate capacity, liaise with back offices to ensure adherence to requirements, ensuring timely and accurate setup.

· Coordinate onboarding of operations across multiple business areas (Corporate, Project, Asset, and Structured Trade Finance), and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in the branch and in the office, ensuring timely execution.

· Monitoring signing timelines and funding requirements for complex transactions.

· Handling queries from internal stakeholders and external service providers regarding deal status and system processes.

· Assist customers with requests related to their products with the branch (current accounts, online banking, bilateral lending).

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation in internal systems.

· Prepare documentation for auditors and internal/external inspections.

· Contribute to projects and implementation of new processes.

· Take ownership of existing rules and procedures, support their continuous improvement.

· Assist on the various requests reaching the department.

Profile

A successful Operations Specialist should have:

Previously held an Operations role supporting core Derivatives product range
Strong knowledge of onboarding frameworks - KYC, adhering to SLA, Loan Doc requirments
Strong knowledge of interbank payment systems.
Advanced knowledge of Corporate Finance in wholesale banking.
Familiarity with structured finance and corporate lending processes.
Previous experience on Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk Management will be appreciated.

Job Offer

A competitive salary, Fixed Element ranging from £56k - 61k per annum.
An additional performance bonus.
A permanent role within a respected organisation in the financial services industry.
City of London location
Opportunities to work within a collaborative and professional team environment.Take the next step in your career as an Operations Specialist and apply today to join a thriving team in the financial services industry
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed