Job Description

Job Title: Operations for Derivative Trades 
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: On Site

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Execution Consultant to support confirmation drafting, review, and reconciliation for a wide range of derivative products. This role is critical in mitigating financial and operational risks by ensuring trade accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across legal, compliance, and trading teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and verify trade confirmations for a variety of complex financial instruments, including:

  • Commodity, Credit, Equity, and Rates Derivatives

  • Foreign Exchange (FX) Products

• Reconcile trade activity by comparing documentation with the trade capture system of record, identifying and resolving discrepancies to avoid financial losses.

• Ensure confirmation accuracy, completeness, and inclusion of protective and fallback clauses as required.

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to develop and revise confirmation templates in alignment with ISDA protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain awareness of market developments and regulatory changes impacting OTC derivatives; participate in internal and external working groups (e.g., ISDA).

• Drive process improvements in control, documentation, and operational efficiency.

• Support system enhancement initiatives by working closely with project teams to define requirements and perform user acceptance testing (UAT).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (data reconciliation, formulas, etc.)

• Solid knowledge of derivative products and OTC confirmation processes

• Strong understanding of ISDA documentation standards

• Prior experience drafting or processing OTC confirmations

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience with capital markets operations

• Exposure to OTC derivatives lifecycle and risk mitigation practices

• Background in banking or financial services (e.g., trading firms such as Vanguard)

• Familiarity with ISDA protocols and regulatory reporting