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