Trafigura - Derivatives Analyst

Company

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Gas and Power, and Metals and Minerals, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.

We are committed to responsible business practices and believe that the supply of energy and raw materials is essential for growth, development and prosperity. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. And we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world - from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 13,000 people working in 48 countries. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.

You can find out more about us on www.trafigura.com and our Mumbai office on Profile

All of Trafigura's global derivatives positions flow through this department which gives us a wide exposure to the different global derivatives contracts in the market. Swaps and Futures is the backbone of Trafigura's trading structure and as such we are responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of Derivative positions and are the key point of contact for all front and middle office derivative queries. Communication within this department is not limited to internal stakeholders but with external counterparties as well to ensure that the business commercial requirements are met.

The nature of Trafigura's business is constantly changing with new assets classes being constantly added, all team members are trained to be adaptive to meet this challenge. Whilst tasks might be process-orientated, team members are encouraged to think critically to improve the current workflow. Opportunities in this team exist for cross-training and multiple members of this department in the past have gone on to take on more challenging roles within the organization

Main Purpose

- Managing the entire lifecycle of Over The Counter and Exchange traded derivatives

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

- Working knowledge on Derivatives - Equities, commodities and OTC

- Meticulous attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills

- Flexible attitude and self-motivated

- Multitasking abilities

- Proven ability to partner with global stakeholders

- Good Analytical and Reasoning Skills

- Fast learner and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment

- Degree educated or equivalent in numerate discipline or above

- Strong IT knowledge, Proficient in MS Excel, Power BI, Data Analytics , AI usage

Desirable:

- SME/end user experience on MUREX, Allegro, OpenGamma, FIA Tech platforms

- Working knowledge of reconciliation, settlements, Collateral / margin management of OTC/ETD products

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure all trades processed through clearing banks are correct & reconcile to trader's records.

- Work with internal departments, external counterparties and exchanges to resolve discrepancies on trades

- Maintain all clearing accounts on the internal system daily basis, processing contract expiries and trade transfers between accounts

- Inform the Treasury department of the daily movement of cash received or paid to the clearing houses and perform derivatives settlements.

- Collateral management and OTC Margin call processing

- Perform Regulatory reporting for Regulations such as EMIR, MAS, Dodd Frank, REMIT, MIFID, CFTC

- Perform Position Monitoring (exchange vs internal) versus the Internal/External limits

- Provide Margin Optimization ideas between clearer's/Exchanges

- Broker commission - invoice reconciliation and timely settlement.

- Post settlement accounting reconciliation

- Automation of activities to reduce the processing time of the tasks performed

Key Relationships

- Internal: Traders, Deals Desk, Treasury, Accounting, Credit, IT

- External: Clearing Brokers, Exchanges, Executing brokers

- External: OTC Counterparties

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.