For a global commodity trading organisation based in the City of Zug with subsidiaries in Asia and the US.
Tasks
Derivatives Operations
- Enable the correct and prompt import of derivative deals into the trading system
- Ensure timely confirmation of derivative transactions with internal and external counterparties
- Perform derivative settlements as well as offsetting of future transactions
- Create and manage invoices
- Act as interface function to back offices of counterparties (operative level); coordinate efficient flow of information between other Group stakeholders
- Handle daily regulatory reporting according to relevant financial market regulations (e.g. Dodd Frank Act, EMIR, UKMIR, FinfraG)
- Support Trading in derivative and physical transactions
Derivatives Controlling
Provide stakeholders with timely and accurate information on derivative transactions, including result reporting, risk metrics and trading feesPerform daily derivative reports for the group’s hedging programs, including deal evaluation, value-at-risk assessments and financial reporting requirementsSupport Finance in correct accounting of derivative related transactions, e.g. in month-end processesAct as operative contact for internal / external auditors for derivative processesEnhance controlling systems and interfaces to the company’s data structures, visualize relevant information e.g. using BI systemsSupport business controlling processes, such as monthly and ad-hoc market data and price reporting, monthly trading business and market updates, annual operational budgetingRequirements
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as business administration, finance / accounting or commodity tradingAt least 2 years work experience in Derivatives Operations / Controlling functions of a trading or banking company with advanced knowledge about derivatives evaluation and accounting (e.g. IFRS 7 & 9), procurement business processes and hedging operationsKnowledge and work experience regarding financial market regulations is a plusStrong analytical thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving skillsFluent English in written and spoken; knowledge of the German language is a plusTeam-oriented, resilient and agile mindset and working cultureFocused on recruiting in commodity trading, we provide cross-functional support for any recruitment process at all functional levels, utilizing our excellent network and individual research tools systematically. Depending on individual needs, we offer recruitment through :
Placement from our database
Retained search
Executive search / headhunting
Our goal is to align company-specific needs and position-related requirements with candidates' professional and social skills, as well as their personal focus. We establish a detailed recruiting plan after an initial kick-off meeting with our clients and individual discussions with our candidates.
We are committed to satisfying our clients and candidates on a long-term basis and to developing a successful, lasting partnership.