Operations Officer, Futures

Location: Greater London

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January 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Position Description
** An exceptional opportunity to join a newly established Futures business in London at a formative stage and work directly with the Operations Futures team as his right-hand. You will help design, build, and run operational processes for our futures and derivatives activities — with a core focus on LME and ICE Europe markets. This is a hands-on role with a rare chance to influence how the business operates from day one.
** Key Areas of Responsibilities
*** Partner with the Head of Operations and Operations Manager to set up and manage daily operational and trade support functions for exchange-traded futures and derivatives.
* Oversee clearing deadlines and ensure all trades are processed accurately and on time, meeting regulatory, exchange, client, and internal requirements.
* Perform daily reconciliations of positions, trades, margins, and cash flows; investigate and resolve exceptions promptly.
* Maintain precise records, monitor operational risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies, clearing house rules, and exchange regulations.
* Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on settlement activities to internal stakeholders and external regulators, as required.
* Liaise with clearing houses, brokers, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction flow and timely issue resolution.
* Support strategic projects including system implementation, process automation, and onboarding of new markets.
* Identify and implement process improvements to simplify workflows and strengthen controls.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the Futures Operations function and operating model.
** Requirements
* ** Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
* Minimum 3 years of futures operations experience covering clearing & reconciliations, physical delivery, margin control, option exercise/assignment, and regulatory reporting.
* Strong SME knowledge of LME and ICE Europe clearing house rules and delivery processes, with particular experience in LME physical delivery.
* Familiarity with LMEsmart, LMEmercury, LMEsword, and industry back-/middle-office systems such as ION XTP, GMI, etc.
* Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
* Resilient and adaptable — able to operate independently in a start-up style environment while being a collaborative team player.
* Relevant professional qualifications or strong track record of hands-on operational experience in futures markets.
* Fluent in both written and spoken English.
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