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1. Trade Booking & Validation
· Ensure accurate and timely booking of trades across:
o Exchange-traded commodity options and futures (CME, ICE, BMD, DCE, LIFFE, ZCE)
o OTC exotic options and structured products
o FX, commodities, and proprietary trades
· Cross-check booking inputs with trading blotters, pricing sheets, and front-office systems
· Validate Greeks, notionals, payoffs, counterparties, and trade structures
2. Reconciliation & Exception Management
· Perform daily trade reconciliations across:
o Internal systems vs broker/exchange confirms
o Front-office risk and P&L tools vs official books
· Investigate and resolve trade breaks, mismatches, and discrepancies
· Liaise with brokers, exchanges, and clearing houses for confirmation and settlement resolution
3. Settlement & Lifecycle Management
· Coordinate and monitor settlement of derivatives and structured products
· Track trade lifecycle events:
o Fixings, knock-ins/outs, expiries, barrier observations, redemption schedules
· Ensure accurate calculation and settlement of cashflows and premiums
4. Margin & Risk Operations
· Monitor and escalate margin requirements
o Exchange and clearing house margin
o Collateral calls and threshold alerts
· Coordinate with Treasury and Risk to ensure adequate funding and liquidity
· Track collateral movements and eligibility across instruments and clearing venues
5. Operational Controls & Reporting
· Maintain clean audit trails and support regulatory, compliance, and audit queries
· Assist in generation and review of:
o Daily P&L validation
o Position reports, expiry schedules, and exposure summaries
· Participate in regular trade review meetings and end-of-day checks
· Automate reconciliation and reporting processes
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
3–5 years in a similar middle office / trade support / operations role
Prior exposure to options, derivatives, and structured products is preferred
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

SD Guthrie Berhad is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: SDG) with a market capitalisation of RM29.39 billion (US$6.24 billion) as of 31 May 2024. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.
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