Finance - Operations - Futures Clearing - Northpointe Staffing Professionals

Futures Division clears 30 Exchange globally and reconciles over 70+ balancing sheets. Clearing team is responsible for managing all clients and executing brokers cleared trades and requires a strong and motivated individual to perform top day clearing functions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all trades are cleared, allocated and booked correctly in client account on trade date
• Liaise with Exchanges, Carry brokers and clients on trade issues & exceptions
• Order Ticket Checking, Expiring Options, maintain static data viz Contact setups in GMI & Middle Off system (LISA)
• Perform Position maintenance & Close outs on the Exchange and Carry broker
• Handle position transfers both internal and external
• Perform various checks viz offsets, top day recon using DUCO, settlement prices etc. prior to handing over the systems for end of day processing
• Work closely with Balancers, Client Service Group and Deliveries team within Operations
• Reply promptly to Exchange and Regulators
• Maintain updated procedures, checklist and contact information
• Willing to work in shift 2am- 8am or 12pm - 8pm or as required subject to Clearing Manager discretion
• Flexible to work on US Holiday on rotational basis

Qualifications/Skills

3+ years of experience within Futures & Options, including knowledge of GMI, LISA

Understanding of various exchange clearing systems viz ( ICE FEC, ECS, FEC+, OCC, EUREX, EEX etc.)

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook

Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.

Dynamic & proactive team player with the ability to identify process inefficiencies to improve capacity, efficiency, and control.

Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative.

Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

Proper escalation of issues.

Strong time management skills are required to meet time critical deadlines and priorities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills; notably the ability to clearly articulate issues and influence resolution.

Have a growth mindset

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Education: Degree is preferred