Senior Executive, Trade Support

SD GUTHRIE BERHAD

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) 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). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years in a similar middle office / trade support / operations role
• Prior exposure to options, derivatives, and structured products is preferred

Why Join Us

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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