Derivatives Operations Specialist

City of London Permanent £55,000 - £61,000 per year View Job Description
The Derivatives Operations Specialist will be hired as a key liaison between The Bank's front office desks worldwide in cross-functional collaboration to support the execution of complex international banking operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies while facilitating smooth onboarding and financing processes for corporate clients.
  • Permanent role at leading European Bank withinOperations, Derivatives focus
  • Corporate Finance role based in City of London branch of leading European Bank

About Our Client

The employer is a reputable banking and financial services organisation, recognised for providing expert solutions in Corporate Finance in wholesale banking, specifically structured finance and corporate lending processes.

Job Description

The Operations Specialist will be hired as a key liaison between The Bank's front office desks worldwide in cross-functional collaboration to support the execution of complex international banking operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies while facilitating smooth onboarding and financing processes for corporate clients.· Client Onboarding: manage customer onboarding process and renewals, validate documentation and corporate capacity, liaise with back offices to ensure adherence to requirements, ensuring timely and accurate setup.

· Coordinate onboarding of operations across multiple business areas (Corporate, Project, Asset, and Structured Trade Finance), and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in the branch and in the office, ensuring timely execution.

· Monitoring signing timelines and funding requirements for complex transactions.

· Handling queries from internal stakeholders and external service providers regarding deal status and system processes.

· Assist customers with requests related to their products with the branch (current accounts, online banking, bilateral lending).

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation in internal systems.

· Prepare documentation for auditors and internal/external inspections.

· Contribute to projects and implementation of new processes.

· Take ownership of existing rules and procedures, support their continuous improvement.

· Assist on the various requests reaching the department.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operations Specialist should have:

  • Previously held an Operations role supporting core Derivatives product range
  • Strong knowledge of onboarding frameworks - KYC, adhering to SLA, Loan Doc requirments
  • Strong knowledge of interbank payment systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of Corporate Finance in wholesale banking.
  • Familiarity with structured finance and corporate lending processes.
  • Previous experience on Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk Management will be appreciated.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary, Fixed Element ranging from £56k - 61k per annum.
  • An additional performance bonus.
  • A permanent role within a respected organisation in the financial services industry.
  • City of London location
  • Opportunities to work within a collaborative and professional team environment.



Take the next step in your career as an Operations Specialist and apply today to join a thriving team in the financial services industry.

Contact
Esther Blunsdon
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040313
Phone number
+44 207 776 5947

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Operations / Middle Office - Banking / Securities
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Esther Blunsdon
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5947
Job reference
JN-062026-7040313