Operations Specialist for Derivatives Processing 80-100% (f/m/d) at Julius Baer International Limited

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Exchange-Traded Derivatives, Trade Processing, Reconciliation, Risk Management, FinfraG, EMIR, Process Analysis, Microsoft Excel, German Language, English Language, OTC Derivatives, Settlement Processes, Corporate Actions, Financial Reporting, Post-trade Clearing, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Banking

Description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. In Derivatives Processing, you will focus primarily on Exchange-Traded Derivatives (ETDs). Your responsibilities will include processing derivative trades and lifecycle events, reconciling transactions and positions with our clearing brokers or exchange, and maintaining the post-trade clearing platform. Job rotation within the team ensures variety and flexibility in daily operations. In your role, you’ll apply your expertise in trade processing and reconciliation, working closely with the team and management to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to ongoing optimisations. Additionally, when required, you may support colleagues in the processing of Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives. YOUR CHALLENGE Execution of settlement processes for exchange-traded derivatives (options and futures) Processing and settlement of assignment and exercise events Administration of corporate action events across asset classes Coordination and booking of position transfers (incoming and outgoing) Maintenance of settlement instructions and commission tables Daily position and cash reconciliation, ensuring accurate trade, position, and financial reporting Handling of trade cancellations, corrections, and related adjustments End-of-day processing activities, including batch runs and system checks Responding to operational queries and ad-hoc requests from key stakeholders, including Trading Desks, Relationship Managers, and other Operations teams Providing business support during testing, rollout, and implementation of new products, system releases, and strategic projects YOUR PROFILE Strong expertise in Exchange-Traded Derivative products is essential; knowledge of over-the-counter derivatives is a plus Solid risk management skills, with the ability to monitor risk positions and implement mitigation strategies Foundational understanding of regulatory requirements, such as FinfraG and EMIR Strong affinity for process analysis and continuous improvement A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Banking apprenticeship or similar education in the finance industry Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) Fluent in both German and English (each at C1 level) System know-how in derivative tools is an advantage We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site. Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here. The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes. For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form. For recruiting agents, please see the additional information here.

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Responsibilities

The role focuses on the execution of settlement processes, reconciliation, and lifecycle event processing for Exchange-Traded Derivatives. It also involves maintaining clearing platforms and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operational processes.