Overview Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity. With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we're a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets - focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, The StoneX Group is made up of four segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth. Business segment overview Retail : Empower individual investors - and yourself - in the world of retail through a range of different financial products rooted in innovation and market intelligence. From FX and CFDs to precious metals, master an exciting world of wealth management tools. Position Purpose Reporting to the VP - Regional Marketing, UK & Europe, you will manage and support day-to-day marketing operations for StoneX's retail brand(s) in the UK - City Index, and any subsequent StoneX self-directed brands that exist, executing on the UK marketing roadmap. This includes working with the Central Marketing functions, Sales & HNW teams, and Product teams to plan, develop and implement marketing campaigns, website updates, product enhancements, platform updates & client communication plans. Responsibilities Primary Duties Support in the management of City Index and UK websites and user journeys, including: Work with the central Customer Experience team to update requirements in our JIRA task management system. Organise backlogs to ensure items are delivered on time and according to requirements. Document user journeys across any/all activities/campaigns including acquisition channels, retention campaigns, regulatory requirements. Website content organisation, including site navigation and user experience. SEO, working with internal and external SEO specialists to ensure website is optimised and SEO KPIs are met. Deliver roadmap for A/B testing across website/user journeys and report to senior management. Work alongside the UK & EU Marketing team to manage and update the marketing calendar daily with economic events, pricing/promotions activities, acquisition campaigns, product releases, website roadmap, compliance projects & other relevant commercial initiatives, delivering: Updated marketing calendar with key activities and promotions. Briefing content team for marketing assets and collateral aligned to a plan. Ensure activities are aligned to objectives. Ensure activities are leveraged across brands/regions/channels where possible/relevant. Work closely with central Acquisition and CX teams to plan and execute acquisition campaigns and ensure the production of regular display ads. Be a champion and key stakeholder for the City Index and UK sites. Monitor regional competitor and industry trends and report monthly with recommendations for City Index and/or initiatives. Develop a deep understanding of products, platforms and functionality across the UK region. Work closely on regulatory roadmap in-region ensuring this is up to date and accurate, being the lead point of contact for compliance related projects/updates. Review and analyse website and communications reporting recommended optimisation opportunities. Compile and deliver weekly &/or monthly reports detailing the month's activity and performance against KPIs. Liaise with cross-functional teams including client services and sales to identify opportunities to improve client experience and products. Ensure all content is compliance approved. Work with marketing and cross-functional teams to coordinate day-to-day activities that lead to the completion of projects and tasks. Support UK Marketing efforts by scheduling and organising the creation of website content. Qualifications To land this role you will need: Ecommerce related marketing experience at a similar level within digitally led organisations, preferably in the financial, trading, CFD/spread-betting, investing or online gambling sectors. An understanding of the motivators of the target market. Analytical skills and a data driven orientation. Attention to detail. Written skills - the ability to write accurate campaign briefs and where required campaign content. Results driven/commercially orientated. Intense customer focus. What makes you stand out: Proactive and goal orientated. Ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise effectively. Ability to develop effective long-term working relationships both within the department & across departments and at all levels within the organization. Experience of creating compelling campaign proposals and presenting at a senior level. Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice. Education / Certification Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent. Working environment: Fixed term contract 9-12 months. Hybrid (3 days in office per week).
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Overview Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity. With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we're a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets - focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, The StoneX Group is made up of four segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth. Business segment overview Retail : Empower individual investors - and yourself - in the world of retail through a range of different financial products rooted in innovation and market intelligence. From FX and CFDs to precious metals, master an exciting world of wealth management tools. Position Purpose Reporting to the VP - Regional Marketing, UK & Europe, you will manage and support day-to-day marketing operations for StoneX's retail brand(s) in the UK - City Index, and any subsequent StoneX self-directed brands that exist, executing on the UK marketing roadmap. This includes working with the Central Marketing functions, Sales & HNW teams, and Product teams to plan, develop and implement marketing campaigns, website updates, product enhancements, platform updates & client communication plans. Responsibilities Primary Duties Support in the management of City Index and UK websites and user journeys, including: Work with the central Customer Experience team to update requirements in our JIRA task management system. Organise backlogs to ensure items are delivered on time and according to requirements. Document user journeys across any/all activities/campaigns including acquisition channels, retention campaigns, regulatory requirements. Website content organisation, including site navigation and user experience. SEO, working with internal and external SEO specialists to ensure website is optimised and SEO KPIs are met. Deliver roadmap for A/B testing across website/user journeys and report to senior management. Work alongside the UK & EU Marketing team to manage and update the marketing calendar daily with economic events, pricing/promotions activities, acquisition campaigns, product releases, website roadmap, compliance projects & other relevant commercial initiatives, delivering: Updated marketing calendar with key activities and promotions. Briefing content team for marketing assets and collateral aligned to a plan. Ensure activities are aligned to objectives. Ensure activities are leveraged across brands/regions/channels where possible/relevant. Work closely with central Acquisition and CX teams to plan and execute acquisition campaigns and ensure the production of regular display ads. Be a champion and key stakeholder for the City Index and UK sites. Monitor regional competitor and industry trends and report monthly with recommendations for City Index and/or initiatives. Develop a deep understanding of products, platforms and functionality across the UK region. Work closely on regulatory roadmap in-region ensuring this is up to date and accurate, being the lead point of contact for compliance related projects/updates. Review and analyse website and communications reporting recommended optimisation opportunities. Compile and deliver weekly &/or monthly reports detailing the month's activity and performance against KPIs. Liaise with cross-functional teams including client services and sales to identify opportunities to improve client experience and products. Ensure all content is compliance approved. Work with marketing and cross-functional teams to coordinate day-to-day activities that lead to the completion of projects and tasks. Support UK Marketing efforts by scheduling and organising the creation of website content. Qualifications To land this role you will need: Ecommerce related marketing experience at a similar level within digitally led organisations, preferably in the financial, trading, CFD/spread-betting, investing or online gambling sectors. An understanding of the motivators of the target market. Analytical skills and a data driven orientation. Attention to detail. Written skills - the ability to write accurate campaign briefs and where required campaign content. Results driven/commercially orientated. Intense customer focus. What makes you stand out: Proactive and goal orientated. Ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise effectively. Ability to develop effective long-term working relationships both within the department & across departments and at all levels within the organization. Experience of creating compelling campaign proposals and presenting at a senior level. Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice. Education / Certification Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent. Working environment: Fixed term contract 9-12 months. Hybrid (3 days in office per week).
Desk Assistant - Corporate & Non-Euro Gov Repos Apply locations London Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: December 27, 2024 (1 day left to apply) Job requisition id: R3132 The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Tullett Prebon (TP) A world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial and energy markets, Tullett Prebon seeks to maximise value for its clients' trading activities across voice, hybrid and pure electronic channels. We offer broking services for a wide range of asset classes, including Equities, Credit, FX, Rates and Insurance Derivatives. Across all asset classes, Tullett Prebon offers e-solutions to give clients the choice to enter prices and execute trades electronically and directly via one of our hybrid electronic trading systems, or to engage with brokers to help identify and negotiate trades. Role Overview Corporate & Non-Euro Government Repos are an integral part of the global fixed income and short-term funding markets. This sector focuses on repurchase agreements where the underlying securities include corporate bonds or government debt issued outside the Eurozone, such as U.S. Treasuries or UK Gilts. As a Trainee Broker in this space, you will facilitate these transactions by connecting counterparties, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring smooth execution. This is an entry level role into the world of Broking and we believe somebody who is educated up to A-Levels would be best suited. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual that can work autonomously and collaboratively in a small team and can think on their feet. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly experienced team and would be perfect for somebody looking to start their career in Financial Services. Experience in finance / financial services is not necessary but would be beneficial. Role Responsibilities: Promote TP ICAP Group. Provide complete support to the brokers for the smooth running of the desk. Ensure timely input of trades into trading systems. Resolve any trade queries received internally and externally, and ensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. Identify trade opportunities and calculate strategies. Keep trade records up to date. Update real-time manual / electronic whiteboards with market data. Provide input on various projects for brokers and traders. Provide trade details to brokers and traders on a daily basis. Give live quotes to traders through the messaging systems. Monitor markets and follow financial news and developments. Understand the underlying products being traded and keep up to date with knowledge of new products/procedures. Liaise with clients, (via telephone and face to face) to understand the business objectives of your clients as to provide a reliable and efficient broking service. Develop new business with existing clients and on-board new clients following the correct process with the Client On-Boarding team. Experience / Competences: Essential Ideally educated up to A-Levels. Demonstrated understanding in the financial markets and the economy. Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible. Evidences professional and personal integrity at all times. Hard working and willingness to learn. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Handles situations and problems effectively using own initiative. Desired Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others. Seeks opportunities for improvements. Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals. Self-starter who can use their own initiative. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, can keep emotions under control in difficult situations with proven resilience. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Desk Assistant - Corporate & Non-Euro Gov Repos Apply locations London Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: December 27, 2024 (1 day left to apply) Job requisition id: R3132 The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Tullett Prebon (TP) A world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial and energy markets, Tullett Prebon seeks to maximise value for its clients' trading activities across voice, hybrid and pure electronic channels. We offer broking services for a wide range of asset classes, including Equities, Credit, FX, Rates and Insurance Derivatives. Across all asset classes, Tullett Prebon offers e-solutions to give clients the choice to enter prices and execute trades electronically and directly via one of our hybrid electronic trading systems, or to engage with brokers to help identify and negotiate trades. Role Overview Corporate & Non-Euro Government Repos are an integral part of the global fixed income and short-term funding markets. This sector focuses on repurchase agreements where the underlying securities include corporate bonds or government debt issued outside the Eurozone, such as U.S. Treasuries or UK Gilts. As a Trainee Broker in this space, you will facilitate these transactions by connecting counterparties, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring smooth execution. This is an entry level role into the world of Broking and we believe somebody who is educated up to A-Levels would be best suited. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual that can work autonomously and collaboratively in a small team and can think on their feet. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly experienced team and would be perfect for somebody looking to start their career in Financial Services. Experience in finance / financial services is not necessary but would be beneficial. Role Responsibilities: Promote TP ICAP Group. Provide complete support to the brokers for the smooth running of the desk. Ensure timely input of trades into trading systems. Resolve any trade queries received internally and externally, and ensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. Identify trade opportunities and calculate strategies. Keep trade records up to date. Update real-time manual / electronic whiteboards with market data. Provide input on various projects for brokers and traders. Provide trade details to brokers and traders on a daily basis. Give live quotes to traders through the messaging systems. Monitor markets and follow financial news and developments. Understand the underlying products being traded and keep up to date with knowledge of new products/procedures. Liaise with clients, (via telephone and face to face) to understand the business objectives of your clients as to provide a reliable and efficient broking service. Develop new business with existing clients and on-board new clients following the correct process with the Client On-Boarding team. Experience / Competences: Essential Ideally educated up to A-Levels. Demonstrated understanding in the financial markets and the economy. Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible. Evidences professional and personal integrity at all times. Hard working and willingness to learn. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Handles situations and problems effectively using own initiative. Desired Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others. Seeks opportunities for improvements. Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals. Self-starter who can use their own initiative. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, can keep emotions under control in difficult situations with proven resilience. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
Salary 90,000 - 105,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Job Title : Software Developer Location : London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Type : Permanent, Contract Required Skills: Outstanding UX design skills Specialist eFax desk trading process and behavioral knowledge Excellent FX, investment banking, market structure and trading algorithm knowledge Expert technical knowledge of low latency and high throughput real-time architectures Problem ownership mentality and rapid problem-solving skills Expert WPF skills including design and performance tuning Expert RX / streaming processing skills Strong multi-threading & concurrency with lock free algorithms and techniques Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate directly and efficiently with traders in high pressure scenarios, e.g. face to face contact Accomplished business analysis and technical design skills Outstanding .NET technical skills Skills interacting with 3rd party vendors to help fix software problems Strong full-stack technical skills including, SQL Server, ASP.NET, HTML5, messaging, services, kdb, networking & messaging protocols Excellent Agile programming and Dev ops skills including unit testing, continuous integration, release management etc. Responsibilities: - Customer: Banking Work mode: Hybrid but office in Central London candidates with development experience on C#/WPF/RX along with UI development. Ex: They should have experience in front end development in Gaming /banking/forex/trade domain for example. Technologies: - .NET Framework - C# - UX UI Design More: Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freelancers based around rewarding loyalty and providing a range of professional and personal wellbeing programs. AmpsTek is an global information technology consulting company with its headquarters in Princeton,NJ,USA and has a global presence spanning 40 countries across USA,Australia,NZ,Singapore,Malaysia,Canada,CostaRica,Mexico,UK,Germany,France,Sweden,Denmark,Austria,Belgium,Netherlands,Romania,Poland,Hungary,Spain,Czech,Bulagaria,Ireland,Norway,Croatia,Slovakia,Portuagl,Switzerland,Greece,Phillipines,Vietnam,Thailand,Indonesia,Srilanka,India,Southkorea,Taiwan,Hongkong, Southafrica, UAE, Turkey At Ampstek we see community impact and legacy as vital to our business, which is why we tackle social bias and attitudes. We provide employment opportunities for young people experiencing barriers to employment, and programs like 100% Human at Work promoting the importance of diversity, equality and respect in the workplace. We look to lead the way so we're delighted to have our efforts acknowledged with awards globally in the last few years from the likes of LinkedIn, EY, Deloitte, who recognised Ampstek as one of the Top 30 companies in the world to work based on employee engagement.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Salary 90,000 - 105,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Job Title : Software Developer Location : London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Type : Permanent, Contract Required Skills: Outstanding UX design skills Specialist eFax desk trading process and behavioral knowledge Excellent FX, investment banking, market structure and trading algorithm knowledge Expert technical knowledge of low latency and high throughput real-time architectures Problem ownership mentality and rapid problem-solving skills Expert WPF skills including design and performance tuning Expert RX / streaming processing skills Strong multi-threading & concurrency with lock free algorithms and techniques Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate directly and efficiently with traders in high pressure scenarios, e.g. face to face contact Accomplished business analysis and technical design skills Outstanding .NET technical skills Skills interacting with 3rd party vendors to help fix software problems Strong full-stack technical skills including, SQL Server, ASP.NET, HTML5, messaging, services, kdb, networking & messaging protocols Excellent Agile programming and Dev ops skills including unit testing, continuous integration, release management etc. Responsibilities: - Customer: Banking Work mode: Hybrid but office in Central London candidates with development experience on C#/WPF/RX along with UI development. Ex: They should have experience in front end development in Gaming /banking/forex/trade domain for example. Technologies: - .NET Framework - C# - UX UI Design More: Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freelancers based around rewarding loyalty and providing a range of professional and personal wellbeing programs. AmpsTek is an global information technology consulting company with its headquarters in Princeton,NJ,USA and has a global presence spanning 40 countries across USA,Australia,NZ,Singapore,Malaysia,Canada,CostaRica,Mexico,UK,Germany,France,Sweden,Denmark,Austria,Belgium,Netherlands,Romania,Poland,Hungary,Spain,Czech,Bulagaria,Ireland,Norway,Croatia,Slovakia,Portuagl,Switzerland,Greece,Phillipines,Vietnam,Thailand,Indonesia,Srilanka,India,Southkorea,Taiwan,Hongkong, Southafrica, UAE, Turkey At Ampstek we see community impact and legacy as vital to our business, which is why we tackle social bias and attitudes. We provide employment opportunities for young people experiencing barriers to employment, and programs like 100% Human at Work promoting the importance of diversity, equality and respect in the workplace. We look to lead the way so we're delighted to have our efforts acknowledged with awards globally in the last few years from the likes of LinkedIn, EY, Deloitte, who recognised Ampstek as one of the Top 30 companies in the world to work based on employee engagement.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Operations Markets & Securities Services is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Markets & Securities Services is to service the requirements of the firm's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) as well as manage external relationships (Brokers, Custodians etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Legal, Compliance, and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Reconciliation of Derivatives transactions economics and processing Brokerage reconciliations/payments, ownership of relative accounts and production of MI reports. Completing Monthly and Quarterly attestations on the Brokerage accounts. Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Development and testing of in-house systems Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant , Product Control and/or Brokerage SME experience in flow or exotic derivatives Beneficial: Experience in an Operations role (e.g. Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management) would also be beneficial SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the ISDA swap definitions Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA, Access) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. ..... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Operations Markets & Securities Services is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Markets & Securities Services is to service the requirements of the firm's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) as well as manage external relationships (Brokers, Custodians etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Legal, Compliance, and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Reconciliation of Derivatives transactions economics and processing Brokerage reconciliations/payments, ownership of relative accounts and production of MI reports. Completing Monthly and Quarterly attestations on the Brokerage accounts. Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Development and testing of in-house systems Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant , Product Control and/or Brokerage SME experience in flow or exotic derivatives Beneficial: Experience in an Operations role (e.g. Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management) would also be beneficial SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the ISDA swap definitions Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA, Access) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. ..... click apply for full job details
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Operations division is core to all of MUFG's business activities. With employees based in London, New York and Hong Kong, the function consists of five pillars Middle Office, Business Management, Transaction Processing, Clearing and Settlement, and Operational Control. A diverse product range is covered including Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives. The division has a wide range of responsibilities including oversight of the business and our ability to achieve strategic goals via our change program; interface to the business, customer, branch and agent network; managing the processing lifecycle for trades and transactions from the single touch, single entry items through to the complex, multi-entry trades; providing a shared service/utility function by receiving the output of Transaction Processing and executing the cash and/or clearing of processed transactions; independent control function ensuring Transaction Processing and Clearing & Settlement Services execute appropriate controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks. Operations NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Review of complex bookings, structures and bespoke transactions Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems and exception management of approximate bookings Development and testing of in-house systems Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant or Product Control experience in flow or exotic derivatives SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Working knowledge of Confirmations, ISDA documentation and ISDA swap definitions Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls and implementing relative controls Familiar with implementing VBA solutions / End User Applications Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Stakeholder management - ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, constructively managing feedback and prioritise accordingly BoW Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates..... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Operations division is core to all of MUFG's business activities. With employees based in London, New York and Hong Kong, the function consists of five pillars Middle Office, Business Management, Transaction Processing, Clearing and Settlement, and Operational Control. A diverse product range is covered including Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives. The division has a wide range of responsibilities including oversight of the business and our ability to achieve strategic goals via our change program; interface to the business, customer, branch and agent network; managing the processing lifecycle for trades and transactions from the single touch, single entry items through to the complex, multi-entry trades; providing a shared service/utility function by receiving the output of Transaction Processing and executing the cash and/or clearing of processed transactions; independent control function ensuring Transaction Processing and Clearing & Settlement Services execute appropriate controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks. Operations NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Review of complex bookings, structures and bespoke transactions Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems and exception management of approximate bookings Development and testing of in-house systems Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant or Product Control experience in flow or exotic derivatives SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Working knowledge of Confirmations, ISDA documentation and ISDA swap definitions Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls and implementing relative controls Familiar with implementing VBA solutions / End User Applications Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Stakeholder management - ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, constructively managing feedback and prioritise accordingly BoW Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates..... click apply for full job details