Specialist: Derivatives

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ 148476 - Twanette Coetser

Closing Date - 6 November 2026

Cluster & Location

Nedbank CIB Banking - Client Services and Digital

135 Rivonia, Sandown, Johannesburg

Career Stream

Commercial Support
## Specialist: Derivatives

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Clearing Specialist to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and compliant clearing of derivatives trades. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance or accounting, with additional qualifications being advantageous

Job Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee the clearing process for all derivatives transactions.

- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and market standards.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., trading, risk, compliance, and IT teams) to ensure seamless operations.

- Maintain and enhance relationships with clearinghouses, brokers, and other external stakeholders.

- Monitor and resolve discrepancies or issues related to derivatives clearing.

- Analyse market trends and regulatory developments to assess their impact on clearing processes.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

- Provide reporting and insights on derivatives clearing activities to senior management.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

- A successfully compelted NQF Level 7 or Higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

(Honors or complementary higher qualifications advantageous).

Minimum Experience Level

- Basic understanding in derivatives clearing, financial markets, or a related role.

- Fundamental knowledge of derivatives products, clearing processes, and regulatory requirements, with strong analytical and learning capabilities.

- Proficiency in financial systems and tools used in derivatives clearing.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with attention to detail.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

- Administrative procedures and systems
- Microsoft Office
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Business writing skills
- Financial Acumen
- Product Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of risk
- Relevant system knowledge
- Accounting skills

Behavioural Competencies

- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Collaborating
- Decision Making
- Initiating Action
- Innovation
- Work Standards
- Managing Work

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566