Vacancy Name: Derivatives Operations Analyst
Department: Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Location: Dublin, Ireland
Firm Description:
King Street is a $25+ billion global alternatives firm with a robust platform encompassing multiple segments of the public and private markets. Since our founding in 1995, we have been evolving our skill set and have been tested by many economic cycles. Rigorous fundamental research married with tactical trading and exceptional sourcing is core to our investment process.
We dynamically invest across the capital structure, asset classes and geographies where we have an edge through our deep expertise in credit, restructurings, bankruptcies, and other event-driven situations. We seek to generate returns by identifying dislocations and quickly executing with conviction while remaining flexible enough to rapidly rotate capital in our portfolios.
King Street is focused on meeting investors’ objectives through a diversified product offering that provides access to its global investment strategies.
Job Description:
The Accounting & Operations Department is responsible for a broad range of functions, including: fund accounting; operations; position, P&L and exposure reporting; valuation; risk management design and reporting; and liquidity management.
This individual will be responsible for the capturing, affirming, settling, and overseeing all derivative trading activity.
Responsibilities include:
1. Manage daily OTC derivatives relationships with ISDA counterparties
2. Review cash reconciliation daily, matching off payments and pre-confirming scheduled settlements
3. Review position reconciliation daily, matching off new trades and addressing any position breaks
4. Daily review of position reconciliation for non DTC positions at prime broker and custodian
5. Issue/agree to daily Variation and Initial Margin calls
6. Monthly review and settlement of collateral interest
7. Monthly obtain appropriate support pricing of CDS and other products
8. Supporting trading desk and wider teams with ad hoc queries
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or the equivalent is required
2. 2-4 years of either a fund administration role - in the middle or back office of an asset manager, a fund services provider, or an investment bank industry experience across investment operations
3. Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to handle large data sets
4. Attention to detail and ability to organize priorities, resolve issues, and escalate when appropriate
5. Must be a self-starter and a quick learner
6. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
7. Must be highly motivated and able to work in a global team environment
8. Able to work well under pressure
King Street is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable adjustments to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact King Street’s Human Resources team at careers@kingstreet.com.
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