Futures Clearing Specialist
Phyton Talent Advisors, New York, NY, United States
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate with 3–4 years of experience in Treasury clearing, futures clearing, and/or FICC agency clearing to support a large-scale clearing buildout. This role will play a key part in building out a full clearing framework, supporting the transition to an agency clearing model, and driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. The environment is fast-paced and highly visible, sitting within a futures-led business aligned to an FCM structure. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support go-live efforts and help scale clearing operations across treasury and futures products. Key Responsibilities
Support execution of initiatives across Treasury clearing, futures clearing, and FICC agency clearing Assist in building out and enhancing clearing frameworks, including variation margin and post-trade processes Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Risk, and Front Office to drive project deliverables Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and reporting materials Gather and document business requirements and translate into actionable tasks Monitor progress, identify risks/issues, and escalate when needed Support process improvement efforts to drive operational efficiency Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements across clearing workflows Contribute to go-live readiness and ongoing buildout of clearing infrastructure What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
3–4 years of experience in Treasury clearing, futures clearing, FICC, or agency clearing environments Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, clearing, and post-trade operations Exposure to futures operations including margin, possession, segregation, and customer statements Experience supporting project delivery (PMO, project coordination, or BA experience preferred) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills with the ability to work across business and technology teams Nice to Have
Exposure to regulatory initiatives impacting clearing (margin, capital, reporting) Experience with fixed income products, derivatives, or repo markets Familiarity working with FICC, BNY Mellon, or clearing brokers/custodians Experience with systems such as Calypso, IMPACT, or similar platforms Process mapping and documentation experience What Success Looks Like
Strong ownership of workstreams and ability to drive deliverables forward High-quality project execution with minimal oversight Effective collaboration across teams supporting clearing buildout Meaningful contribution to the successful launch and scaling of clearing operations
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate with 3–4 years of experience in Treasury clearing, futures clearing, and/or FICC agency clearing to support a large-scale clearing buildout. This role will play a key part in building out a full clearing framework, supporting the transition to an agency clearing model, and driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. The environment is fast-paced and highly visible, sitting within a futures-led business aligned to an FCM structure. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support go-live efforts and help scale clearing operations across treasury and futures products. Key Responsibilities
Support execution of initiatives across Treasury clearing, futures clearing, and FICC agency clearing Assist in building out and enhancing clearing frameworks, including variation margin and post-trade processes Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Risk, and Front Office to drive project deliverables Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and reporting materials Gather and document business requirements and translate into actionable tasks Monitor progress, identify risks/issues, and escalate when needed Support process improvement efforts to drive operational efficiency Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements across clearing workflows Contribute to go-live readiness and ongoing buildout of clearing infrastructure What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
3–4 years of experience in Treasury clearing, futures clearing, FICC, or agency clearing environments Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, clearing, and post-trade operations Exposure to futures operations including margin, possession, segregation, and customer statements Experience supporting project delivery (PMO, project coordination, or BA experience preferred) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills with the ability to work across business and technology teams Nice to Have
Exposure to regulatory initiatives impacting clearing (margin, capital, reporting) Experience with fixed income products, derivatives, or repo markets Familiarity working with FICC, BNY Mellon, or clearing brokers/custodians Experience with systems such as Calypso, IMPACT, or similar platforms Process mapping and documentation experience What Success Looks Like
Strong ownership of workstreams and ability to drive deliverables forward High-quality project execution with minimal oversight Effective collaboration across teams supporting clearing buildout Meaningful contribution to the successful launch and scaling of clearing operations
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