At a glance
We have a unique opportunity for a recent graduate or school leaver to join our Operations team in our ABN AMRO Clearing Business.
AACB’s Operations in London specialise in the post-transaction management of exchange traded derivative positions. Key processes include trade allocation and market reconciliations, cash and position reconciliations, regulatory reporting, corporate actions and invoicing. Additionally, Operations UK manages the physical and cash delivery of a wide range of derivative products including commodities, currencies, debt instruments, and emissions. Derivatives Clearing Operations is comprised of three distinct groups.
- Client Operations & Trade Processing – manages trade related client queries, monitors real-time CCP reconciliations, and is responsible for trade allocation, break resolution, and give-ups. Services client positions and brokerage invoicing, releases regulatory reports, and manages derivative settlements and physical deliveries.
- Control – performs post-trade date reconciliations of trades, positions, cash and exchange fees.
- Operational Change Support – serves as the central point of contact for promotion, tracking, and user acceptance testing of software and market related changes, inclusive of new development, enhancements to existing software, and bug fixes.
Your job
Core Activities include:
- Trade allocations, matching and give-ups
- Client query handling
- Break resolution
- Open interest maintenance on all European markets
- End to end management of the physical delivery process
- Management and facilitation of the option expiry processes across all European markets
- Regulatory reporting ownership, including: exchange, EMIR and MIFID II reporting
- Administration of invoicing for various processes
- Exposure to initiatives and projects both locally and globally
Your working environment
At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future‑proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.
Your profile
As the Operations team specialises in the post‑transaction management of exchange traded derivatives, an understanding of this lifecycle would be useful.
Core Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Numeracy, speed and attention to detail
- Ability to work towards regulatory deadlines in a high‑pressured environment
- The ability and flexibility to adapt quickly to new processes
- Self‑motivated and desire to develop both personally and professionally
- Impeccable integrity and awareness of role in the wider value chain
- Demonstrated passion for our industry
What we offer
Joining ABN AMRO means working on meaningful projects that have an impact on our clients. Working with a wide range of people with different backgrounds, opinions and ideas, in the UK, the Netherlands or elsewhere in our international network. We offer an environment where you will be challenged on a daily basis – professionally as well as on a personal level – so that you can grow to become the professional you want to be.
