Derivatives Settlements Associate - Adecco : Job Details

Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the financial industry? Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a Derivatives Settlements Associate to join their team on a fixed-term contract. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a background in financial services, this could be the perfect role for you!

Here's what you need to know:

- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

- Duration: Until 28th March 2025

- Location: London/Hybrid (2-3 days in the office, remainder working from home)

- Pay: From £160 per day PAYE, up to £210 per day

As a Derivatives Settlements Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of derivative settlements and associated tasks. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and counterparts to ensure the quality of service and timely resolution of any issues or queries. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to streamline processes and introduce systemic solutions to enhance efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Performing daily settlement processing for derivatives and securities in line with policies and proceduresConducting pre-settlement reconciliation and payment confirmation to manage settlement riskMonitoring and updating settlement calendars, client/broker details, and static dataAdministering key controls and checks to ensure accuracy and mitigate riskManaging relationships with counterparts and internal stakeholders to maintain a high level of customer serviceCollaborating with support teams to ensure smooth operations and system enhancementsManaging broker relationships and feesContributing to global input and future state planning

Desired qualifications and skills:

A background in financial services.Experience in derivatives and foreign exchange settlements, payment investigations, SWIFT message types, and FX banking would be an advantage however full training would be provided.Knowledge of Excel for data manipulationExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively at all levelsProven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasksExperience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) would be an advantageAbility to identify efficiencies and suggest process improvements

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a difference in the financial industry, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV, showing evidence of your qualifications and experience, for consideration.

Please note that due to high volumes of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, we regret to inform you that your application was not successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file for future vacancies that may be suitable for you.

Adecco is a disability- confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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