Derivatives Analyst

About the Company

Capco, a part of Wipro, is a global consulting firm specializing in technology and management for the banking, financial, and energy industries. Recognized for excellence, it was awarded Consultancy of the Year at the British Bank Awards and ranks among the Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022. With a presence in over 32 cities globally, Capco services more than 100 clients including major banks, insurers, and payment service providers. They emphasize innovation, transformation, diversity, and a flexible structure promoting individual career growth.

Role Overview

The Derivatives team manages lifecycle events (such as fixing) and ensures smooth settlement of Structured Notes and OTC Equity Derivatives globally for wealth management clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations involving derivatives products across all markets.
• Address and resolve exceptions in routine processes, escalating issues when necessary.
• Evaluate new business initiatives for support feasibility based on current capabilities or need for system upgrades.
• Lead projects or ad hoc assignments spurred by business demands, including system or SWIFT upgrades.
• Provide assistance to supervisors or managers as required.
• Ensure completion of daily tasks and reporting at day-end.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly MIS reports, including key risk indicators and trade volume analyses.
• Continuously review and enhance processes to boost efficiency and control measures.
• Participate actively in rolling out system enhancements and new product initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Deep understanding of Equity, Bonds, Derivatives, and Structured financial instruments.
• Experience with lifecycle event processing for OTC derivatives and structured notes.
• Knowledge of term sheets and processing various redemptions including coupons, cash, and shares.
• Preferably experienced in Wealth Management.
• Familiarity with Avaloq system is beneficial.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic automation capabilities or familiarity with AI tools is advantageous.
• Experience with process efficiency tools such as Alteryx, Excel Macros, R, Python, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Role Details

This analyst position typically suits candidates with 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably with a background in investment banking, specifically with OTC derivative settlement and structured note operations.