Derivatives Analyst

Derivatives Analyst – Houston, TX (Onsite) – 3+ Month Contract

Under limited supervision, provides support for derivatives operations activity ponsibilities include trade processing, confirmation, clearing, collateral, lifecycle management, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting, including oversight of third‑party vendors. This role exercises independent judgment while researching and resolving time‑critical inquiries and risk‑sensitive issues. The incumbent is expected to develop an advanced level of derivative knowledge, proactively build, and develop relationships with internal and external business partners and work within a continuous‑improvement and risk‑mitigation culture.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• None required.
• A willingness to continue professional development and industry‑relevant training.

• Normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, and temperatures.
• Normally works a regular schedule of hours; however, hours may vary depending upon the project, assignment, or daily trade activity.
• Hours may occasionally include evenings, weekends, and/or public/exchange holidays.
• Limitations to vacation request due to business requirements.

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.