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Director, Equity Derivatives Product Management, Markit Trade Processing
Role Summary
The Markit Trade Processing service is a web-based suite of solutions for automating over-the-counter (OTC) derivative post-trade processing, including among other, affirmation, confirmation and portfolio reconciliation services.
The position will be to lead global product management for Equity Derivatives within Markit Trade Processing.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Work with top 25 equity derivatives dealers globally to cement Markit in its position as the number one OTC equity derivatives post trade processing venue
- Work with clients to understand new requirements, prioritize these, manage production of specifications
- Manage ongoing relationships with these banks, and the most important buy-side clients for EQD
- Liaise with industry bodies and groups to understand the marketplace and changes in the trade processing environment (e.g. ISDA, AMF, OMG).
- Represent Markit's expertise within the industry by speaking at conferences
- Support sales staff for client pitches, solutions development, and in-depth product advice where required
- Liaise globally with other groups in Markit Trade Processing to maximize take-up and revenue for equity derivatives clients, especially Sales, Technology, Customer Services and Client On-boarding
- Work with other product managers within the MTP group to coordinate product development across asset classes, and customer types (sell side, buy side, brokers, administrators)
- Manage staff within the equity derivatives product management team which you head (situated in London and NY, potentially Asia in the future)
- Report status, progress, and metrics for equity derivative product to management and peers
Business Competencies
- Knowledge of financial markets and OTC Derivatives is required
- Good understanding of the mechanics of OTC Equity Derivative Products
- Prior experience in working with clients
- Some experience in managing or involvement in technology projects
- Prior product management experience a plus
- Some familiarity with OTC documentation (Masters, MCA, confirmations) a plus
- Graduate (or equivalent) preferred in finance/ numerical discipline
- Previous experience of managing people is desirable
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong problem solving skills
- Service driven with extremely strong customer orientation
Personal Competencies
- Able to inspire confidence with clients, colleagues and team
- Self-starter who can “own” projects and work independently when needed
- Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills and extremely high degree of professionalism
- Strong team player who is comfortable working at all levels of the business
- Strongly identifies with corporate vision and personally aligns with both corporate and product short and long term goals
The Contact
Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.europe@markit.com citing "Director, Equity Derivatives Product Management, Markit Trade Processing" in the subject line.