OTC Trading Management

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the structure and participants of global OTC markets and how they differ from exchange-traded venues.
• 2 Understand the full OTC trade lifecycle from execution through confirmation, settlement, and portfolio reconciliation.
• 3 Analyze legal documentation including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and netting provisions.
• 4 Apply counterparty credit risk measurement techniques such as potential future exposure and credit valuation adjustment.
• 5 Implement OTC valuation methods for interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, and cross-currency derivatives.
• 6 Develop collateral management workflows including margin calls, haircuts, and rehypothecation controls.
• 7 Evaluate clearing and settlement mechanisms including central counterparty clearing and bilateral settlement processes.
• 8 Comprehend key regulatory frameworks: Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, Basel III, and their impact on OTC trading.
• 9 Utilize technology platforms for trade capture, risk analytics, and straight-through processing in OTC markets.
• 10 Explore advanced topics: trade compression, novation, portfolio reconciliation, and dispute resolution techniques.