Operations Analyst

at  Archer Daniels Midland Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com
Your Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Analyst in the City of London to provide operational support to internal and external stakeholders covering a range of derivatives markets along with LME and FX. Also to help support the running of the department and the development of staff.

The main duties of this role will include:

• Processing of trade allocations/matching, position reconciliation, regulatory reporting across various derivative exchanges, LME and FX
• Ensuring that trade flows are compliant with internal ADM rules and exchange regulations
• Dealing with any BAU tasks trade offsetting, comm adjustments etc.
• Liaising with various stakeholders/exchanges to ensure any discrepancies are dealt with in a timely manner
• Monitor all expiring positions, liaise with clients regarding intentions, ensure positions are maintained correctly on physical expiries and that all options have been correctly exercised/assigned
• Ensure that management/compliance reports are produced in timely fashion
• To provide support to the rest of the team and help train more junior members
• Monitor FX trade flows, client/counterparty mapping, entering trades and investigating confirmation mismatches
• Agree TOPDAY and SPOT FX netting against various banks
• Monitor collateral and confirm FX margin figures
• Covering shifts between 7am-930pm

Your Profile

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate Level
• Good knowledge and understanding of Futures and Options Market and how they work
• Working knowledge and experience of EUREX clearing along with a willingness to sit the EUREX clearing exam
• Minimum of 18 months clearing and general exchange maintenance experience
• An up to date working knowledge of all exchange clearing platforms utilized by ADMISI
• Good knowledge of ADM middle office systems
• Working knowledge and experience of data entry using the GMI system
• Experience of how other major world Futures and Options Exchanges operate - MATIF, CBOT, CME and NYBOT
• Preferably A level standard Mathematics and English and/or minimum 3 years’ experience in trade clearing environment
• Industry related qualifications e.g. Financial Services exams, EUREX etc desirable

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the work place. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.

• Processing of trade allocations/matching, position reconciliation, regulatory reporting across various derivative exchanges, LME and FX
• Ensuring that trade flows are compliant with internal ADM rules and exchange regulations
• Dealing with any BAU tasks trade offsetting, comm adjustments etc.
• Liaising with various stakeholders/exchanges to ensure any discrepancies are dealt with in a timely manner
• Monitor all expiring positions, liaise with clients regarding intentions, ensure positions are maintained correctly on physical expiries and that all options have been correctly exercised/assigned
• Ensure that management/compliance reports are produced in timely fashion
• To provide support to the rest of the team and help train more junior members
• Monitor FX trade flows, client/counterparty mapping, entering trades and investigating confirmation mismatches
• Agree TOPDAY and SPOT FX netting against various banks
• Monitor collateral and confirm FX margin figures
• Covering shifts between 7am-930p