Middle Office Analyst

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  • Post Date: September 20, 2022
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Job Overview

Finance – Marketing Department

The role

Daily reporting

– Daily P/L reporting per desk, including attribution and commentary

– Daily position reporting per desk, including attribution and commentary

– Actualisation review

Structure deal economics

– Review and validation of initial deal economics including model integrity, accuracy and completeness

– Structured deal performance review and reporting

– Scenario analysis

Deal entry validation

– Validate physical commodity deal entry against business confirmations and signed contracts, in close coordination with the front office

– Validate physical commodity deal amendments against signed contract amendments, in close coordination with the front office

Controlling

– Support Corporate Finance Operations with the daily resolution of broker reconciliation breaks

– Validate Over the Counter ‘OTC’ deal entry against business confirmations and signed contracts, in close coordination with the front office

– Validate OTC amendments against signed deal amendments, in close coordination with the front office
– Follow up on unconfirmed deals, pending OTC deal finalisation and signature and/or amendments/signature in close coordination with the front office

System administration

– Daily price curve validation against market data

– Portfolio structure management

– Trade master data management

Price curve modelling

– Model and back test price curves for illiquid markets including premiums

Projects

– Daily position and P/L process and systems review and standardisation

– In collaboration with other middle office teams and functions, identify and implement middle office best practice including processes and internal controls

Contribute to the design and testing of automated middle office functionality and controls

Our ideal person

Adaptable, dynamic and organised with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Good communicators, that Interact well within a team and actively manage expectations

Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner

Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and are attentive to detail, in a fast-moving environment.

Minimum requirements

Background in Finance with middle office experience in a commodity trading or financial institution

Chartered Accounting qualification with “Big Four” articles experience, or a master’s degree in Finance

Working knowledge of commodity trading systems and ERP integration

Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel

Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken

Keen interest in trading, derivatives, business process automation, internal control, efficiency and improvement

Benefits:

We are committed to providing benefits, which promote mental, physical and financial well-being. From healthy meal options in our restaurants and bistros to free use of the in-house gym including sport classes with professional trainers.

We reimburse public transport for commuting to work.

We provide tuition assistance for further education and training courses.

Job Detail
  • Offerd Salary120,000 CHF
  • Career LevelOthers
  • Experience4 Years
  • GenderBoth
  • INDUSTRYBanking
  • QualificationMaster’s Degree
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