Solutions COO Business Management Associate - Derivatives Engine and Technology

Supporting the Solutions COO team to manage the solutions business, you will play a key role in building the operational infrastructure to support the rapid growth of this business, as well as helping to define and deliver the strategy for the Solutions business. As a liaison between the Solutions Business and Control and Support functions of the wider group, you will be a key contact and the go to person for both divisions. Working alongside COO and Sales/Trading functions in delivering projects related to the initial creation, processing, and automation of the solutions product offering, enabling the business to keep growing sustainably and integrating expansion opportunities when they arise. This is an excellent development opportunity for a junior to join the team to develop expertise in Structured Products and Business Management. As a central player in the business, you will be responsible for the following:

• Delivering new business initiatives for the business following and improving the groups change process which have a technology focus
• Looking at the automation of existing MI and KPIs to effectively monitor and steer the business
• Supporting and driving change for the Marex Solutions team by reviewing existing process and identifying enhancements via automation and use of technology
• Supporting the delivery of key new inhouse build technology platforms as well as the roll out of third-party systems.
• You are an entrepreneurial individual with strong front to back understanding of structured products. Used to optimise and drive automation.
• You think outside of the box and always try to have a solution for any problem you encounter
Responsibilities Your role will support the Solutions COO team in the following:
• Supporting the running of the Solutions business, with a heavy focus on the Derivatives Engine and Technology areas
• Supporting the delivery of both strategic and tactical projects that are critical for the Solutions business and improving the groups change process
• Generate ideas on how to improve the management of new business initiatives
• Responsible for the effective communication with key stakeholders
• Responsible for establishing project plans, identifying scope
• Creating, reviewing and improve existing MI and KPIs to effectively monitor and steer the business
• Creating transparency around costs and budgets and driving efficiencies and cost reductions and proactively trying to rationalise costs where possible
• Reviews Marex Solutions cost base and budget, including initiating and implementing measures to control and reduce them in a sustainable manner
• Ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and identifying ways to improve them
• Cooperate closely with support teams and the business to complete tasks and projects on schedule and clearly communicate progress
• Promote innovation and work on idea generation
• Supporting the assessment of existing platforms and delivering the IT strategy for the Marex Solutions team.
• Support regulatory initiatives/projects with the subject matter experts together with Legal and Compliance
• Ensure the business is conducted in accordance with local and general regulatory rules
• Ensure that compliance and other compulsory trainings are up to date
• Ensure a clear communication to manager
• Promote innovation and work on idea generation
• Assisting in the Management of Marex Solutions' cost base and budget, including initiating and implementing measures to control and reduce them in a sustainable manner
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment
• Demonstrates curiosity
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Excels at building relationships, networking
• Ability to work independently to drive projects, Problem solving skills
• Very Strong Excel, VBA, or Python skills as well as MS Office skills
• A meticulous eye for detail
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
• Skills in Alteryx would be advantageous
• 3+ years' experience across Structured Notes and/or over the counter/exchange traded derivatives
Conduct Rules You must:
• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standard of market conduct
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers
  
  Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices in Europe, US and APAC, it has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.
Marex Solutions is a division of Marex providing investment banking solutions with a fintech mindset. We aim to become the world's leading manufacturer of cross asset, customised derivatives., Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do - our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People - Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to "grow our own" and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble - Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client's various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.
• candidates outside of the indicated range will also be considered
Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company.