Senior Derivatives Operations Analyst – Market Data & Trading Controls

New York, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026

Join a global financial services organization supporting sophisticated capital markets and derivatives trading activities. This opportunity sits within a fast-paced trading environment where accurate market data, disciplined operational controls, and reliable execution are essential to daily business operations.

Working alongside Front Office, Middle Office, and Technology teams, this professional will help maintain the accuracy and integrity of critical trading information, strengthen operational processes, and support informed decision-making across complex financial products.

Location:

New York, NY — 100% onsite.

Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).

Contract:

Approximately 3 months.

Work directly with trading and operations professionals in a global capital markets environment.

Gain exposure to derivatives valuation inputs, market data processes, and trading control activities.

Contribute to operational improvements and automation initiatives that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Manage daily market data operations supporting derivatives trading, including interest rate curves, swap rates, credit spreads, and exchange-traded security prices across multiple currencies.

Validate pricing information and valuation inputs to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy before daily sign-off.

Investigate market data exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and unexpected system results, identifying root causes and coordinating appropriate resolutions.

Maintain a strong understanding of data sources, upstream and downstream dependencies, manual adjustments, and operational control requirements.

Execute recurring trading support processes with consistency, accuracy, and increasing independence.

Develop and maintain operating procedures, reconciliation checklists, and control documentation to support reliable daily execution.

Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, and Technology stakeholders to resolve issues affecting trading data and operational workflows.

Identify opportunities to improve data validation, streamline recurring tasks, and strengthen existing controls through automation and process enhancements.

3–5 years of relevant experience in capital markets operations, derivatives support, market data management, trading controls, or a closely related financial services function.

Working knowledge of derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps, options, caps, floors, swaptions, and structured products.

Experience maintaining, validating, analyzing, or reconciling market data used in trading or valuation processes.

Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including the ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and perform detailed validation checks.

Experience using Python, VBA, SQL, or comparable programming tools for data analysis, process automation, or operational reporting.

Strong analytical judgment and the ability to investigate unexpected results rather than relying exclusively on automated system indicators.

Demonstrated ownership of recurring business-as-usual processes, with the ability to learn detailed procedures and execute them independently.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and consistency when handling time-sensitive financial information.

Effective communication skills and experience collaborating with trading, operations, technology, and other business stakeholders.

Ability to adapt quickly to complex workflows, document process changes, and maintain accuracy under daily operational deadlines.