Derivatives Operations Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the derivatives operations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training and subject matter expertise to sales and account management teams on our derivatives products, how products are used by our customers within their deriviatives trading, risk management and valuation workflows.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Clearing & allocations related functions
• Start of the Day - Coverage for allocations team before India start of day
• Trading, sales or client service experience would be a differentiating factor
• Existing relationships and networks within J.P.Morgan’s CIB community an advantage
• Strong working knowledge of derivatives systems and vendors (Calypso, Bloomberg, Reuters)
• Strong knowledge of financial products and settlements processes including Derivatives and Foreign Exchange
• Demonstrated history of critically reviewing operational processes with the goal of identifying/remediating control issues
• Experience working with or knowledge of Phoenix/FORCE/SOX

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives operations position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise to Aladdin User community (with particular reference to front office, trading and investment risk) ensure complex derivative instruments are set up correctly in Aladdin.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Executive-Style Communication
• Fund Accounting or Asset Pricing experience (working with WINS, Titan, and Cosmic platforms)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly SQL and Excel)
• LOB & Industry knowledge
• Proven delivery track record working to tight timeframes with excellent organizational skills
• Experience with documentation and confirmation of swaps through review of Master Agreements
• Knowledge of ISDA rules and definitions
• Knowledge of MTM and accrual accounting requirements for Derivatives

Please consider me for the derivatives operations opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advisory or analytical derivatives reporting services to business units in the roll-out of new derivatives products or strategies in support of business objectives for General Fund and Third Party businesses.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Attention to detail - Demonstrate willingness to deep dive into an issue to establish and address root cause
• Driven and highly motivated
• Understanding of Derivatives products and Documentation for OTC derivatives is preferable
• Successfully handles and prioritizes multiple tasks in a cross BU environment with conflicting priorities, takes initiative and leads to improve own and team’s performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles
• Understanding of the attributes, trading and settlement of a variety of derivative security types
• Execute tasks with little guidance from management and demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy
• Knowledge of mutual fund/financial services industry
• Analytic mindset with a view to providing solutions

I am excited to be applying for the position of derivatives operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for middle and back office operational support to investment management clients across a wide range of Exchange-Traded and Over the Counter products.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Risk Mitigation of trades daily as per procedures set by the business
• First Escalation contact, ensuring all outstanding issues are reviewed and appropriately escalated in a timely manner
• Ensuring that all issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner as per SLA
• Participate in the implementation of strategic initiatives, identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities in the daily workflow
• Should be able to motivate team, identity developmental areas of Team Member and assist in grooming the team towards success
• Relevant knowledge and experience of FX/FX options (MT messages, Fx /FxO Payment processing and CLS Settlements)
• Quick learner & flexible for any shifts
• Strong teamwork, people and organizational skills

I would like to submit my application for the derivatives operations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advisory or analytical services to business units in the roll-out of new derivatives products or strategies in support of business objectives for General Fund and Third Party businesses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Effective and accurate funding of exchange accounts during fixed income & equity deliveries
• Dealing with Client queries / issues on a timely basis
• CASS responsibilities for cash and collateral obligations
• Ad hoc request management and investigation of operational issues
• Futures and Options / OTC market knowledge an advantage
• Working closely with global team, Operations teams are based in London, Delaware, Chicago and various APAC locations
• Oversight and/or Team leadership/Management of a Futures & Options Treasury Operations team
• Oversee all Audit liaison and prioritize accordingly