Futures Clearing Operations Analyst

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Futures Clearing Operations professional to support its clearing, margin, and cash management functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in futures and listed derivatives, with hands on experience managing daily margin activity, cash movements, and clearing operations.Responsibilities:Support daily futures and listed derivatives clearing operationsManage daily margin processing, including initial margin, variation margin, and margin callsOversee cash management activities, including wire payments, cash movements, and funding requirementsMonitor clearing and settlement activity and resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, and operational exceptionsSupport collateral management and ensure margin requirements are met within established deadlinesWork with clearinghouses, exchanges, brokers, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth post trade operationsReconcile cash and margin balances and investigate discrepanciesSupport client clearing activity and the full trade lifecycle for exchange traded derivativesMaintain accurate records and ensure adherence to operational controls and deadlinesRequirements:Experience in futures clearing, listed derivatives, or exchange traded derivatives operationsStrong understanding of futures margin, cash management, collateral, and clearing and settlement processesHands on experience with daily margin processing, margin calls, and wire paymentsFamiliarity with clearinghouses such as CME, LCH, or ICE ClearExperience with futures and options and related post trade operationsKnowledge of platforms such as GMI, FIS GMI, Calypso, or Murex preferredStrong reconciliation, analytical, and problem solving skillsAbility to manage time sensitive transactions and resolve operational issues in a fast paced environmentExcellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders