We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Specialist at Assistant Manager and Manager levels to join our growing team. This role involves overseeing and managing the full lifecycle of derivative instruments across multiple fund structures, ensuring accurate trade capture, valuation, reconciliation, and control compliance. You will work closely with clients, counterparties, and internal teams to deliver high-quality operational support, while driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives. It also involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton. You will also be responsible for leading a team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring adherence to robust risk and control frameworks.

Main responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end processing of OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, including trade capture, confirmation, margining, settlement, and lifecycle event management across multiple funds.
Assist with daily processing, valuation and reconciliation of complex derivative instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies across derivatives processing workflows
Collaborate with fund accounting teams, custodians, and counterparties to resolve breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and efficiency drives within the derivatives operations function.

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues, breaks, and client queries.
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Lead and manage a derivatives operations team, ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and adherence to SLAs.
Review and quality-check the work of junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.
Assist in training new hires and supporting knowledge-sharing within the team.

Skills and attributes

Strong knowledge/Prior experience on Hedge Funds
Knowledge of OTC derivatives and exchange-traded products (e.g., interest rate swaps, credit/default swaps, equity options, futures, FX derivatives) and trade lifecycle management, margining, collateral, and derivative valuations would be an advantage
Solid understanding of fund accounting principles and derivative accounting treatment.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or professional qualification such as CFA, FRM is an advantage).
3+ years experience in derivatives operations within asset management, investment banking, or fund administration
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to adapt quickly to various working environments our clients operate within;
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities in a deadline-driven environment.
Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and impart technical knowledge;
A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively;
Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion and diversity:

Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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Assistant Manager/Manager - FAAS Advisory - Derivative Specialist

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