Amidel is an Information Technology and Business Consulting Company that provides highly specialised solutions to large and small enterprises in both the private and public sectors. We are seeking a highly motivated Middle Office Specialist to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role, assisting our clients in various aspects of trade life cycle events, ensuring accurate product valuation, and contributing to the resolution of Profit and Loss discrepancies. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics. Job family: Trade Support, Risk Management, Compliance Minimum Experience: * 1 to 5 years in a relevant financial services role. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's or Post-Graduate degree in Maths, Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Investment, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, or Mathematical Sciences. * Qualification in FRM/CFA is an added advantage. Contract Type: * Permanent or Contract Term Responsibilities Responsibilities differ across client engagements but may include: * Assist in performing trade life cycle events throughout the trade life cycle. * Remediate Profit and Loss discrepancies and find permanent solutions to recurring issues. * Participate in new product approval processes, ensuring correct valuation and availability of appropriate market data. * Ensure accurate valuation of all products. * Analyze data from trading systems for valuation, risk, and profit & loss perspectives for various teams. * Participate in new market data creation, mapping, testing, and sign-off. * Contribute to benchmark reform projects by creating new market data and mapping it appropriately to products. * Build controls around all key processes. Qualifications and Competencies * Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail. * Control mindset with a focus on process improvement. * Understanding of deal flow processes and the rationale behind procedures. * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to challenge current thinking and provide solutions. * Effective team player with excellent communication skills. * Business acumen and market awareness. * Client service driven with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work at all levels, including a range of demanding personalities, in unstructured environments. * Knowledge of financial instruments or products, including valuations, inputs, and drivers. * Familiarity with concepts such as XVA’s, MultiCurve bootstrapping and CSA Aware Discounting is a distinct advantage. Join our dynamic team and be part of a critical function in the heart of our financial operations. If you have a passion for accuracy, a knack for problem-solving, and a desire to excel in the world of finance, we want to hear from you.

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