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Job Summary

An opportunity exists for an Associate 2 position working in a challenging environment within the OTC derivatives centre of excellence in Poland. For the right candidate this represents a good opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of OTC derivatives & the OTC market supporting global OTC trading books – CFDs reconciliation in particular.

Reporting to a Senior Associate, this position is an opportunity for a recent graduate with financial background or a second jobber to gain exposure and invaluable knowledge of OTC derivatives and the trade supporting functions carried out by the Derivatives centre of excellence in Gdansk, Poland. This is also great opportunity to be involved in the development of a start-up venture in the Gdansk office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out core and complex processing activities in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to multitask, ensure accuracy and execute against pre-determined deadlines
• Perform daily process checks and provide support within the deadlines
• Perform custom work for complex funds, look for ways to standardize when possible
• Handle complex issues and escalate as needed acting with a sense of urgency
• Accountable for quality, accuracy and timeliness of results
• Train staff on basic principles of process
• Identify and report all risk and compliance issues, breaches and suspicious activities
• Act in accordance with Risk Excellence as part of our Way Ahead foundation
• Perform related duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, your experience should include:

• 1-2 years’ experience in an financial/analytical environment - required
• An honours degree from a related / numeracy based discipline - required
• Knowledge of OTC derivative instruments - desirable, CFDs in particular
• Excellent analytical skills & attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive and passionate to find answers
• Team Player
• Self-Motivated and reliant
• Computer literate with a very good knowledge of Excel    

We offer:

• Competitive benefits and salary package (employee savings plan, Life insurance premium package, VIP medical package and many others)
• An International operating environment
• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
• Technical or leadership career pathway