Operations Analyst - Remote Eligible

Capital Markets Function

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
• Assist with the trading infrastructure onboarding with investment banks and other counterparties
• Book and confirm trades, and liaise with banks to agree settlement figures, transfer orders and deal with any non-receipt claims
• Prepare and send daily regulatory reports
• Collect clients' financial statements and conduct ATE testing
• Manage LEI renewals
• Manage fund finance operations
• Utilise technology skills to assist with data analysis, developing and automating reports and processes to help the GCM function become more efficient
• Carry out ad-hoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head
• Adhere to all internal policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices