Specialist: Derivative Clearing

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

Job Family
- Investment Banking
- Career Stream
- Commercial Support
- Leadership Pipeline
- Manage Self: Operational

**Job Purpose**

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage and oversee the clearing process for all derivatives transactions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and market standards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., trading, risk, compliance, and IT teams) to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with clearinghouses, brokers, and other external stakeholders.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies or issues related to derivatives clearing.
- Analyse market trends and regulatory developments to assess their impact on clearing processes.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide reporting and insights on derivatives clearing activities to senior management.
- Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Preferred Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

(Honors or complementary higher qualifications advantageous).
- Preferred Certifications
- Minimum Experience Level
- Proven experience in derivatives clearing, financial markets, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of derivatives products, clearing processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools used in derivatives clearing.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with attention to detail.

**Technical / Professional Knowledge**
- Administrative procedures and systems
- Microsoft Office
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Business writing skills
- Financial Acumen
- Product Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of risk
- Relevant system knowledge
- Accounting skills
- Behavioural Competencies
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Collaborating
- Decision Making
- Initiating Action
- Innovation
- Work Standards
- Managing Work
- **_Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566_

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