Deal Desk Analyst
Monster
ERP
Middle Office Analyst – Derivatives
Stake
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Sao Paulo • 🇧🇷 Brazil
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Manage the end-to-end operational workflow for all U.S. exchange-listed options, from trade capture and validation through to clearing, exercise/assignment, and settlement.
- Perform daily reconciliation of positions, trades, and cash balances between our internal, client-segregated records and the consolidated omnibus accounts held with The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC).
- Investigate and resolve all reconciliation breaks and trade-related queries from traders, brokers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger (GL) related to trading P&L, commissions, and fees, ensuring all financial records are accurate and audit-ready.
- Ensure all operational processes adhere to OCC rules and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA).
- Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and collaborate with technology teams to improve and automate workflows.
- Assist with the management of collateral movements, regulatory reporting, and internal/external audits.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 2-5+ years of experience in a Middle Office, Trade Support, or Financial Operations role within a bank, broker-dealer, or proprietary trading firm.
- Demonstrable experience with the trade lifecycle of exchange-traded derivatives, specifically U.S. Options.
- Proven experience performing complex reconciliations (position, cash, or trade) in a high-volume environment.
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and the structure of a General Ledger.
- Familiarity with the U.S. financial regulatory landscape, including the roles of the SEC, FINRA, and the OCC.
- Fluency in both Portuguese and English is required.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
trade capturetrade validationclearingsettlementreconciliationjournal entriesGeneral Ledgerfinancial recordsregulatory reportingcollateral management
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationattention to detailanalytical thinking
