Derivatives Analyst

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$25.00/hr - $28.00/hr

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• Provides timely and accurate business support for all derivative trade activity, life cycle management, and settlements including third‑party messaging to custodians, fund accounting agents and other interested parties
• Affirms/Confirms trades utilizing various internal and external applications. Monitors various technology applications ensuring all trade flow activities are processed accurately and timely throughout the derivative trade lifecycle
• Liaises with front office, brokers, custodians, vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve any derivative trade, lifecycle, and reporting related issues or inquiries. Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves all trade fails
• Performs oversight of vendors for any out‑sourced derivative activities and processes, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, variation margin, reporting and collateral
• Utilizes internal, custodian, fund accounting, and other third‑party systems to resolve inquiries and exceptions
• Supports internal and external projects, testing, regulatory reporting requirements, client and audit requests
• Maintains and updates all respective procedures and adheres to standard archiving policies
• Expected to participate in and continually develop an understanding of the derivative industry, technologies, and regulatory environment. Attend internal service, committee and working group meetings as required

• Must have at least 1-3 years working experience in the investment industry
• Working knowledge of exchange traded (ETD), cleared, and over the counter (OTC) derivatives, collateral, and life cycle events

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, economics, finance, math or related field or a combination of education, training and industry experience that provides the required knowledge and skills
• Interpersonal and relationship skills necessary to maintain productive relationships and interact effectively with a variety of individuals, teams, and vendors across different business functions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, demonstrate problem‑solving skills and an attention to detail
• Must demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions, establish priorities and at times work in a fast‑paced environment. This includes the ability to handle time critical situations while meeting deadlines
• Must have the ability to analyze numerical data, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and be able to work within a continuous process improvement culture
• A willingness to continue professional development and industry relevant training

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