What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derivatives Operations Specialist position at Derivative Path?
Who We Are
Derivative Path is an award-winning firm providing financial technology and advisory solutions that empower small & mid-size financial firms to access capital markets. Launched in 2013, the Company offers a state-of-the-art trading platform for complex interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity transactions that democratizes access to the capital and liquidity of Wall Street firms, leveling the playing field between major banks and thousands of communities and regional banks, credit unions, private equity firms, and commercial end-users in a way that no other firm has. Its single, intuitive dashboard helps firms manage risk and enhance workflows while delivering better transparency, hedging capabilities, risk management, and operating efficiency.
With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers most of its 100 employees a flexible, hybrid work environment in which they can work remotely or from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Derivatives Operations Specialist join our team. The selected candidate will handle many of the day-to-day operational responsibilities for the firm supporting our clients and our risk solutions and rates hedging sales teams.
What You’ll Do
-------------
Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and a generous paid time off policy.
Derivative Path is an award-winning firm providing financial technology and advisory solutions that empower small & mid-size financial firms to access capital markets. Launched in 2013, the Company offers a state-of-the-art trading platform for complex interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity transactions that democratizes access to the capital and liquidity of Wall Street firms, leveling the playing field between major banks and thousands of communities and regional banks, credit unions, private equity firms, and commercial end-users in a way that no other firm has. Its single, intuitive dashboard helps firms manage risk and enhance workflows while delivering better transparency, hedging capabilities, risk management, and operating efficiency.
With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers most of its 100 employees a flexible, hybrid work environment in which they can work remotely or from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Derivatives Operations Specialist join our team. The selected candidate will handle many of the day-to-day operational responsibilities for the firm supporting our clients and our risk solutions and rates hedging sales teams.
What You’ll Do
- Primary point of contact/first response for both client and internal operations-related inquiries
- Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD) and FX new trade validation, IRD, FX and Commodity Derivatives GTR Reporting, IRD Confirmation generation and delivery
- IRD Reset Notice generation and delivery, IRD and FX End of Day processing, IRD Month end processing including generation and delivery of numerous client reports
- DerivativeEDGE System Entity/Users setup & distribution lists
- Legal Entity Identifier registration, renewal, and client inquiry support
- Pre-trade compliance documentation support and generation
- Internal KYC gathering and support for eventual sign-off by our internal compliance team
- Counterparty/Documentation Tracking & Maintenance
- IRD and FX DTCC onboarding/account set up
- IRD Legacy portfolio onboarding
- 5 years of professional development experience
- B.S Degree in Finance or related discipline
- Experience with interest rate derivatives, FX, and compliance KYC tasks
- Impeccable attention to detail and consistent accuracy
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including proactive customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, adapt, and complete tasks with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Must be willing to work on a night shift schedule (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM Manila Time)
-------------
Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and a generous paid time off policy.
