Operations Analyst- FX Options Settlements & Investigations

Role Summary: The Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely settlement of cash flows arising from FX Options and other derivative transactions. The role involves conducting comprehensive pre-settlement checks, affirming cash flows with counterparties, investigating and resolving settlement-related issues, and ensuring adherence to operational controls and market standards. The Analyst acts as a critical control point within the trade lifecycle, identifying booking discrepancies, mitigating settlement risks, and supporting effective communication between internal stakeholders and external counterparties. The role reports to the Settlements/Post-Settlements Manager, with day-to-day oversight from the Team Supervisor. Ensuring regulatory requirement, Group standards and compliance are always adhered to and Best Practice Guidelines are followed.

Key Role & Responsibilities; -Perform pre-settlement validation of FX Option and derivative transactions. -Verify trade economics including notional, currency, premium date, settlement instructions, and counterparty details. -Affirm cash flows with counterparties and ensure timely settlements. -Identify, investigate, and escalate booking discrepancies and settlement issues. -Investigate failed settlements and resolve payment exceptions. -Reconcile and clear Nostro and Suspense account breaks. -Respond to operational queries and SWIFT messages within agreed SLAs. -Liaise with Front Office, Middle Office, Confirmations, Reconciliations, Treasury, Cash Management teams, and external counterparties. -Support operational risk management and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Knowledge & Skills: Willingness to work in Night Shift (Transportation and Shift allowance will be provided). Degree in accounting/finance/management/business administration with minimum Fresher/1year of experience in Derivative Ops. Experience in Confirmations processes would be an added advantage. Knowledge about FX and Precious Metals Options operations. Understanding of financial markets, FX products, and derivatives. Knowledge of trade lifecycle processes and settlements operations. Familiarity with Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) and ISDA market standards. Working knowledge of SWIFT messages, including MT101, MT103, MT199, MT202, MT202 COV, and MT299. Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Knowledge & Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, MBA, or equivalent) will be advantageous. 0-1 year of experience in Financial Markets Operations, Settlements, Treasury Operations, or Investment Banking Operations. Exposure to FX Options, OTC Derivatives, and cash management processes.

Product Knowledge Knowledge of: FX Options Precious Metals Options OTC Derivative Confirmations

Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Strong understanding of FX and derivatives products. Knowledge of trade lifecycle and market operations processes. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Data analysis and reconciliation skills.

Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written English communication. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities. Professional email and business communication skills.

How We Work: Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Bangalore. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. Expectations regarding hybrid working: As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the clients' offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our clients' policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our clients now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require.

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