Specialist Operations OTC Derivatives (m/f/d)
Zürcher Kantonalbank und ihre Tochtergesellschaften
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:25 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürcher Kantonalbank's Market Operations team! A dynamic opportunity awaits you with strong values.
Tasks
- Process and record OTC derivatives transactions efficiently.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy in transaction management.
- Collaborate with traders and asset managers, enhancing team synergy.
Skills
- Commercial training or diploma required; banking experience preferred.
- Strong team player with high motivation and performance.
- Fluent in German (C1) and good English (B2) for effective communication.
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80% - 100% | Banking Operations | Zurich | Experienced Professionals
In Market Operations at Zürcher Kantonalbank, we are committed daily to efficient and high-quality settlement processes as well as high customer satisfaction. As dedicated colleagues, we want to celebrate successes together with you and live our values: Act boldly, bring in ideas, and live your enthusiasm.
In our young, dynamic OTC Derivatives Operations team, we are six specialists who passionately ensure the lifecycle management of over-the-counter derivatives. We look forward to a new team member who shares our relaxed approach, enjoys the work, and feels comfortable in the urban district 5 of Zurich. If a dynamic environment appeals to you, you are exactly right with us!
We are looking for reinforcement for our OTC Derivatives Operations team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about the settlement of derivatives, then you are exactly right with us!
Your tasks
- Checking and booking over-the-counter traded derivative transactions in our securities settlement system, including foreign exchange/precious metal options, interest rate derivatives, credit derivatives, OTC equity options, as well as structured derivatives that have been bilaterally concluded with our clients
- Taking responsibility for the daily control of individual transaction contracts of traded OTC derivatives with external counterparties
- Controlling the valuations of delivered OTC positions in the triOptima system • Clarifying reported cash flow differences from the OTC lifecycle as well as position management differences with the responsible trading units
- In case of systemic or regulatory adjustments, you look forward to applying your talents through project work outside of daily business to optimize existing workflows and ensure reporting compliance
- Acting as a professional contact person for our traders, asset managers, and client advisors and maintaining contact with custodians and third-party banks domestically and abroad
Your profile
- Completed commercial training or high school diploma
- Proven professional experience in the banking environment, practical experience in securities or trading environment is an advantage
- You are a proven team player and bring a high level of commitment and self-motivation
- You feel at home in a world with automated processes and are interested in actively participating in system and process changes
- You have a quick grasp to analyze and advance complex topics thoroughly and enjoy constantly learning new things and continuously developing yourself
- Very good German skills (at least C1) and good English skills (at least level B2) complete your profile
Our offer
- A small but fine team with a positive spirit and a versatile range of tasks around the management of derivatives
- An open and motivated team as well as lots of fun with great colleagues who look forward to you
- In the team, we share responsibilities and like to work in a structured and independent manner
- We like a relaxed working environment and maintain a direct communication culture
- An agile working environment where we challenge, promote, and encourage our employees to actively contribute and implement ideas
- An attractive overall package including interesting fringe benefits and employee discounts (sports, leisure, childcare, health insurance)
- Access to internal and external networks and mentoring programs (e.g., our Talent Community, Queers & Peers, Fondsfrauen membership, "Mensch" network, and others)
Lianna Müller
is happy to help you.
Phone: 044 292 28 89
is happy to help you.
Phone: 044 292 28 89
