Manager, ETD Operations

Overview

In this Manager ETD Operations role, you lead Exchange Traded Derivatives operations for multiple franchises, ensuring timely post-trade processing and risk control. You will partner with Technology and Front Office teams to drive transformation and standardise processes globally. You act as a trusted advisor to Sales and Trading desks, focusing on lifecycle events, reconciliations, and data-driven improvement. The role offers hands-on exposure to diverse commodity and derivatives products in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You’ll contribute to a scalable ETDOps model and engage with global hubs.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits
• retirement savings support
• medical and life insurance
• flexible benefits
• generous leave including parental/maternity and sabbatical
• flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Support House Franchises across Business lines trading Exchange Traded Derivatives
• Own query remediation, trade lifecycle processing, and risk-minimising escalations
• Understand Futures & Options lifecycle across Rates, Commodities, FX, Equities; SME and go-to for core systems processing
• Drive continuous improvement and partner with Technology to deliver transformation
• Coordinate with FM to identify process improvements and drive efficiency
• Act as primary Operations contact for Sales and Trading Desks; insulate FM from post-execution processing
• Build Front Office relationships and enable new business initiatives
• Close knowledge gaps within Global Team via hands-on training
• Monitor daily KPIs against SLA; engage with vendors and industry bodies to improve processes
• Oversee regulatory compliance and audits; ensure timely remediation of audit points

Key requirements

• Subject matter expert on Exchange Traded Derivatives with front-to-back process understanding
• ETD trade, position and cash reconciliations including fees & commissions
• Knowledge of expiry and trade lifecycle is desirable
• Minimum 3 years Financial Markets experience, ideally from a top-tier bank
• Strong understanding of commodities products (Base Metals, Precious Metals, Structured Inventory) and related energy products
• Knowledge of Carbon Emissions and Voluntary Carbon Credits; ICE Endex and CBL experience desirable
• Analytical and process-improvement mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to influence Front Office and global hubs
• Teamwork orientation; detail-oriented in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in vendor systems (ION XTP, FIS, GMI or equivalent); Bloomberg, Murex v2.11/v3.1 preferable; LME SMART, LME SELECT, ICE Admin/FEC/ICE ECS, CME Deliveries Plus/FEC; Excel advanced

• Analytical mindset
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Influencing ability
• ETD product knowledge
• Front-to-back process mapping
• Vendor systems for ETD operations

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