Middle Office Analyst

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 collaboration 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

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; alternatively, we offer free parking space.
We provide tuition assistance for further education and training courses.
We have a competitive parental leave policy. Our childcare benefits also include emergency childcare services and financial assistance towards daycare costs.
Employees’ Swiss Pension 2nd pillar is fully paid by Glencore.