Derivatives Analyst

Derivatives Analyst

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HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

We are currently seeking an individual to join this team in the role of Derivatives Analyst

The primary purpose will be to provide Derivative support across all Investment Operations Middle Office Clients. Encompassing key processes and controls across a variety of Derivative products from Exchange Traded Futures and Options to OTC Derivatives and Contract for Difference products.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• The responsibilities of this role will include trade matching and margin management for ETD products, as well as dealing with client and broker queries in a professional and timely manner. OTC Derivatives duties include trade confirmation, lifecycle event management and analysis of complex data exceptions. Margin management on ETD positions.

• Be an engaging point of contact for clients, brokers, custodians and other third parties.

• Take ownership of tasks/issues and ensure these are all followed through to completion.

• Assist with the implementation of client change requests including, but not limited to, on-boarding new funds, custody, transfers and trading of new ETD and OTC products.

• Ensure prompt resolution of all reconciliation items, providing clear, concise and relevant documentation to support outstanding items

• Understanding of Derivatives products (ETD and OTC) within the Investment Bank/ Fund Services Industry.

• A self-starter is essential, who is comfortable with the unknown and who is curious to learn.

• Track record of working accurately within tight timescales with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills for internal / external interaction, understanding the need to influence and secure buy-in from sometimes disparate stakeholders.

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to offer solutions to complex problems.

• University Degree is preferred. CISI qualifications are desirable.

The base location for this role is Edinburgh

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At HSBC we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role with HSBC, you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.

We believe that being open to a range of perspectives and cultures is vital for our business. We work hard to ensure our diverse and inclusive workplace reflects the communities we serve. We want everyone to achieve their potential – regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. If you have a different way of seeing the world, we are interested in hearing from you.

HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 2078328500.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has processes in place to avoid nepotism. This means we will avoid circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.