Job Description

Role: Equity/Derivatives Trade Support

Location: London, full time one site then hybrid 3 days per week

Duration: 6-months

Rate: Paid via umbrella

As part of the Equity Swaps Trade (ESSL) Control team, you will play a vital role in providing support and control across various trading desks within the equities division, including Flow, Yield Enhancement, and Delta 1 desks in London and Paris. You'll also work across structured and exotic products, making this an exciting and varied role.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage lifecycle events on swaps

Handle corporate action events (elections & bookings)

Reconcile single stock and index dividends against hedges

Monitor rate & price fixings

Manage dividend payments and foreign exchange (FX) processes

Investigate P&L discrepancies and provide query resolution

Implement robust operation controls to monitor and mitigate risk

Deliver enhanced client-facing swap support (FTS)

Perform inter-system reconciliations

Lead project enhancements outside day-to-day tasks, always seeking process improvements

Collaborate closely with Tech, Front Office (FO), Back Office (BO), and other stakeholders to build strong, effective working relationships.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive team, where your contributions will help ensure smooth operations and continual improvements within the trading environment.

What we're looking for:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Previous experience in financial services, particularly equity swaps or related products, is a plus

A proactive approach to continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration