Operations Analyst

On site

London, United kingdom

Full Time

12-03-2025

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Job Specifications

The capital markets function at Validus was established two years ago, with the objective of developing a specialist front/ middle/ back office outsourced solution for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients.

This involves:

Establishing trading infrastructure (trading lines, ISDA agreements) with investment banks and other counterparties
Executing derivative trades (as agent) on behalf of clients
Communicating and coordinating hedging activity with clients
Ensuring best execution across a variety of derivatives (FX, interest rates, commodities)
Managing and developing strong relationships with clients and across our banking panel of >50 banks around the world
Proactively working with clients and Validus colleagues to optimise hedging portfolios
Designing and presenting hedging solutions to internal and external clients

The capital markets function is currently based in London (Europe) and Toronto (North America). This role is based in our London office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisting with the trading infrastructure onboarding with investment banks and other counterparties
Collecting clients' financial statements and conducting ATE testing
Managing LEIs renewals
Booking trades, confirming trades, and liaising with banks to agree settlement figures, transfer order and deal with any non-receipt claims
Preparing and sending daily regulatory reports
Utilising technology skills to develop and automate existing reports to help the GCM function become more efficient
Utilising technology skills to assist with data analysis and manipulation
Carrying out ad-hoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head
Adhere to Financial Conduct Authority Rules and Regulations
Adhere to all internal policies and procedures

Requirements

Requirements:

Postgraduate/ undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject (e.g. Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, Statistics)
Some familiarity with alternative asset managers and what they do (Private Equity, Private Debt, Secondaries)
A basic understanding of risk management in financial markets and derivatives
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with VBA and Python is preferred but not required

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus based on agreed success criteria
25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with tenure) + bank holidays
Private Health Insurance including Dental, Optical and Mental Health
Travel Insurance
Learning and Development allowance

About Validus Risk Management

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

Accountability - Getting it done and owning the result.
Teamwork - We succeed by helping others succeed.
Integrity - We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
Diversity - Diversity boosts creativity - creativity is our edge.
Kaizen - Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Company

Validus Risk Management is an independent market risk advisory firm specialising in the management of currency, interest rate and commodity price risk. We help our clients navigate and manage financial risk with a hands-on advisory approach and award-winning technology solutions. Our systematic financial risk management methodology has been designed to increase risk transparency, create customised risk management solutions, and facilitate the efficient execution of hedging transactions by minimising information asymmetry b... Know more