Role: Equity/Derivatives Trade Support
Location: London, full time one site then hybrid 3 days per week
Duration: 6-months
Rate: Paid via umbrella
As part of the Equity Swaps Trade (ESSL) Control team, you will play a vital role in providing support and control across various trading desks within the equities division, including Flow, Yield Enhancement, and Delta 1 desks in London and Paris. You’ll also work across structured and exotic products, making this an exciting and varied role.
Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee and manage lifecycle events on swaps
*Handle corporate action events (elections & bookings)
*Reconcile single stock and index dividends against hedges
*Monitor rate & price fixings
*Manage dividend payments and foreign exchange (FX) processes
*Investigate P&L discrepancies and provide query resolution
*Implement robust operation controls to monitor and mitigate risk
*Deliver enhanced client-facing swap support (FTS)
*Perform inter-system reconciliations
*Lead project enhancements outside day-to-day tasks, always seeking process improvements
*Collaborate closely with Tech, Front Office (FO), Back Office (BO), and other stakeholders to build strong, effective working relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive team, where your contributions will help ensure smooth operations and continual improvements within the trading environment.
What we’re looking for:
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
*Previous experience in financial services, particularly equity swaps or related products, is a plus
*A proactive approach to continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration