Specialist: Derivatives

1 day ago

South Africa Nedbank Private Wealth Full time R10 000 - R135 000 per year

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ Twanette Coetser

Closing Date December 2025

Cluster & Location

Nedbank CIB Banking - Client Services and Digital 

135 Rivonia, Sandown, Johannesburg

Career Stream Commercial Support Leadership Pipeline Manage Self: Operational Specialist: Derivatives Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Clearing Specialist to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and compliant clearing of derivatives trades. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance or accounting, with additional qualifications being advantageous.

Job 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 successfully compelted NQF Level 7 or Higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 

(Honors or complementary higher qualifications advantageous).

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

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