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About the Role

Validus Risk Management is seeking a high-performing Capital Markets Operations professional to join our growing team and play a hands-on, high-impact role in scaling our global operations capability. This role involves owning complex trade lifecycle processes, driving continuous improvement, and acting as an informal leader within the team, working closely with senior management, front-office colleagues, clients, and a global banking panel.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee end-to-end trade lifecycle activities across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures, including trade capture, confirmation, affirmation, settlement, payments, cash movements, reconciliations, investigation of breaks, and regulatory/internal reporting.
Support trading infrastructure onboarding, including engagement with investment banks, brokers, and other counterparties.
Act as a primary operational contact for external counterparties, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Support fund finance and treasury-related operations.
Collect and review client financial statements and conduct ATE testing.
Manage LEI onboarding and renewals.
Take ownership of improving, standardising, and automating operational processes across the trade lifecycle and related workflows.
Use data to identify inefficiencies, reduce manual processing, and strengthen operational oversight.
Contribute to the design and build-out of scalable operational infrastructure to support business growth.
Act as an informal team lead, supporting and coaching junior team members through hands-on training and day-to-day guidance.
Set high standards for accuracy, ownership, and control discipline.
Serve as a point of escalation for complex operational issues, applying sound judgment and structured problem-solving.
Partner with senior management on operational initiatives, change delivery, and process redesign.
Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices, assessing operational impact.
Proactively identify operational risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in financial markets or capital markets operations, ideally within FX, derivatives or hedging.
Strong understanding of trade lifecycle mechanics, market infrastructure, settlement processes, and operational risk.
Proven ability to take ownership of complex workflows and deliver consistently under pressure.
Experience in a growing or evolving operating environment is strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills are essential and will be used extensively in this role.
Demonstrated experience using Excel to improve processes, enhance controls, and deliver operational insight.
Experience with Python and/or Alteryx is a strong advantage but not a prerequisite.
Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into actionable operational outcomes.
Evidence of training, mentoring, or coaching junior team members, even without formal line-management responsibility.
Strong ownership mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvement.
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and resilient under time pressure.
Clear, professional communicator able to engage effectively with operations, front office, clients, and counterparties.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills
Complex formulas and logic
Power Query
Power Pivot
Python
Alteryx
Data analysis
Problem-solving
Communication

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or a related discipline
CFA
FRM
CAIA

Salary/Compensations

Competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus)

Benefits

Health care
Retirement plans
Financial support towards professional qualifications

About the Company

Validus Risk Management's mission is to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world.
Core company values are: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, and Kaizen.
Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Equal Opportunity

Validus is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.