Senior Specialist, Derivatives Support

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Independently perform and review daily OTC derivatives operational activities, including trade capture, lifecycle processing, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve complex breaks or exceptions, performing root-cause analysis and proposing preventative actions.
• Escalate material issues, delivery risks, or potential client impacts clearly and promptly.
• Support daily operational sign-off activities by ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and control standards.
• Act as a subject-matter resource for Analysts, providing guidance on processes, investigations, and control expectations.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation, control descriptions, and audit-ready evidence.
• Support onboarding of new clients, products, or strategies, including parallel runs and controlled go-live activities.
• Participate in UAT, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives, including automation or workflow changes.
• Build strong working relationships with partner teams including Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Pricing, Technology, and Client Service.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Solid experience in OTC derivatives operations within Fund Accounting, Middle Office, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of derivative trade lifecycle events and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a production environment with accountability for outcomes.
• Strong risk and control mindset with sound judgement around escalation and issue ownership.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with data analysis or ETL tools beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.