Lead – Derivatives Trading Operations

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Job Description:

The Asset Servicing team within Trading Operations is responsible for the administration of SLC Managements global derivatives portfolio across a wide range of institutional clients including Sun Lifes general account. The portfolio includes cleared and bilateral instruments such as interest rate swaps cross-currency swaps credit derivatives equity derivatives futures options FX forwards and total return products.

The Lead Analyst plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operational lifecycle of derivative transactions. The role works closely with front-office trading portfolio management treasury accounting and external counterparties to ensure accurate timely and controlled execution of derivative operations.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Support & Lifecycle Management
Support end-to-end lifecycle processing of derivative transactions including validation confirmations and issue resolution
Ensure accuracy and completeness of trade capture across systems
Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies

Reconciliation & Break Resolution
Perform daily reconciliation of derivative positions and cash activity
Investigate and resolve breaks across systems counterparties and custodians
Reconcile bank activity to system records

Settlement Oversight & Cash Management
Oversee settlement of listed and OTC derivative transactions
Resolve settlement breaks fails and discrepancies
Monitor overdraft exposures and escalate funding risks
Prepare daily cash forecasts and support Treasury
Produce settlement and overdraft reporting

Systems & Data Integrity
Process transactions in systems such as Aladdin and Summit
Review legal confirmations for accuracy
Maintain data integrity across systems

Risk Controls & Audit Support
Support internal controls and operational procedures
Respond to audit requests and provide documentation
Identify and escalate operational risks

Stakeholder Management
Act as a key contact between front office risk treasury and external parties
Resolve trade and settlement inquiries

Continuous Improvement
Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
Support system enhancements

Education Required Skills and Competencies

• BS Degree in Finance Economics or related discipline / Masters degree is a plus
• 5-8 years of derivatives operations or asset servicing experience
• Strong understanding of derivative instruments and lifecycle
• Experience with systems such as Aladdin Summit Bloomberg
• Proficiency in Excel experience with pivot tables VLOOKUP and macros a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of Aladdin is a plus

Note:

• The shift starts at 3:30 PM IST however more overlap with North America will be required during the onboarding process and peak times month-end quarter-end and year-end
• Certain days during the month/year may not be eligible for vacation days specifically around month-end quarter-end and year-end
• Rotation coverage for Canadian Statutory holidays

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