About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Operations professional to join our team in Zug, Switzerland. As a global commodity trading organisation with subsidiaries in Asia and the US, we require someone who can effectively manage derivative deals and transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* Import derivative deals into the trading system accurately and promptly
* Confirm derivative transactions with internal and external counterparties in a timely manner
* Perform derivative settlements and offset future transactions
* Create and manage invoices for derivative transactions
* Serve as an interface between the back office of counterparties and coordinate information flow with other Group stakeholders
* Handle daily regulatory reporting according to financial market regulations (e.g. Dodd Frank Act, EMIR, UKMIR, FinfraG)
* Support Trading in derivative and physical transactions
Controlling and Reporting
* Provide stakeholders with timely and accurate information on derivative transactions, including result reporting, risk metrics and trading fees
* Perform daily derivative reports for the group's hedging programs, including deal evaluation, value-at-risk assessments and financial reporting requirements
* Support Finance in accounting for derivative related transactions during month-end processes
* Act as contact for internal/external auditors for derivative processes
* Enhance controlling systems and interfaces to the company's data structures and visualise relevant information using BI systems
* Support business controlling processes such as monthly and ad-hoc market data and price reporting, monthly trading business and market updates, annual operational budgeting
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as business administration, finance/accounting or commodity trading
* At least 2 years work experience in Derivatives Operations / Controlling functions of a trading or banking company with advanced knowledge about derivatives evaluation and accounting (e.g. IFRS 7 & 9), procurement business processes and hedging operations
* Knowledge and work experience regarding financial market regulations is a plus
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Fluent English language skills; knowledge of German language is a plus
* Team-oriented, resilient and agile mindset and working culture