POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clearing Operations team are responsible for the accurate and timely allocation and claim of transactions across all markets in which R.J.O’ Brien is active. The Clearing Operations Analyst II utilizes their operational experience to assist the Manager in completing the daily duties of the team in a professional and control orientated manner.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics or Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the futures industry and product knowledge across Bonds, Equities and Exchange traded products.
• At least 5 years of experience within Operations with an understanding of how Middle and Back office teams interact.
• Demonstrable knowledge of industry standard exchange tools such as EUREX GUI, ECCW, ICE PTMS/ACT/ECS, CME FEC, LME SMART
• Demonstrable knowledge of ATEO TEO & LISA preferred (Clearvision/Seals accepted)
• Demonstrable knowledge of Sungard Ubix preferred (GMI/R&N accepted)
• Capable of contributing towards a high performance team environment
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• An articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization, and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Takes initiative to identify and anticipate business needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accurate and timely completion of daily checklist requirements
• Full participation in team rota (06:30 – 21:00)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi task and manage conflicting demands.
• Booking of top day trades & the reconciliation and management of breaks/discrepancies;
• Allocation of trades to clients / counterparties and the management of breaks/discrepancies;
• Claiming of trades from external brokers for RJO Clients.
• Overseeing tasks relating to clearing and allocation systems including static data
• Liaison with both external and internal clients