Overview / Brief
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 19,000 people globally.
This position would act as a central point of contact and accountability for the Global Markets platform and to support all levels of business initiatives. The main objective of the middle office analyst is to ensure accountability and transparency in the trading process. The analyst will also be responsible for the establishment and management of a strong control environment through the implementation of new business initiatives and the validation of FX, credit, equities and other derivatives transactions.
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards
Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage intra-day and EOD controls covering FX, credit, equities, and derivatives activity in the fast-paced global markets.
- Manage implementation of new processes in line with business initiatives.
- Close liaison with post trade services, trading, sales globally to resolve issues and minimize financial impact.
- Verification of life-cycle decisions across the portfolio in real-time as barriers triggers and expiry/call decisions are made.
- Validation of new trades – both vanilla deals and structured products in the risk system.
- Daily and intra-day reconciliation across all books to ensure that positions are accurate.
- Monitor and respond to queries from sales, trading, and infrastructure teams.
- Ensure that all activities and transactions are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal operational risk framework and all relevant policies and standards.
Experiences:
- 3-5 years’ experience within an operational role with related experience in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives of FX transaction management
- 3-5 years’ experience focused on control from an operational or finance perspective with an emphasis on efficiency
- Prior work experience involving direct interaction with traders/front office
Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)
- Excellent excel skills
- Basic VBA knowledge
- Python proficiency is an advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Academics
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or other relevant field of study
