Jr Fincl Analyst​/Structured Products

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.

The Jr. Financial Analyst/Structured Products will provide comprehensive business analysis, report development and data management for the Structured Products group. They will manage VNB's derivative products by performing daily, monthly, quarterly valuation and control checks on VNB's derivative portfolio. They will also prepare derivative reports and ad-hoc reports as needed.

,

• Assist in the execution of all interest rate hedge products including swaps, caps, collars, etc.
• Assist in trade deals in live market for competitive auctions, requiring timely responses to multiple Wall Street banks to maximize equity in transactions.
• Execute all pre- and post-trade processes, some of which include trade validation, input of trade details, trade reporting, documentation tracking, etc.
• Handle transaction management which includes cleared trade affirmation processes, reporting borrower trade to swap data repository, reporting borrower end user exception to central clearing to DTCC, etc.
• Utilize systems/vendors such as Derivative Path, Chatham Financial, Bloomberg, Excel, etc.
• Create/prepare and present PowerPoint presentations for assigned initiatives such as training and instruction to internal teams on our products and processes.
• Compile and analyze information regarding profit and income/expenses to budget as well as historical trends.
• Provide timely reports summarizing results and analyzing data to evaluate the impact and benefit of bank initiatives and strategies.
• Provide internal reports to Senior Executives to track opportunities and key program statistics and metrics for items such as ALCO and Valley's Earning's call.
• Compile, evaluate and analyze historical market data necessary to determine trends within our space. Present information to customers and internal teams.
• Create and maintain models utilizing quantitative analysis software for forecasts and strategic business decisions.
• Maintain all CSAs and ISDAs both client and streetside counter party facing.
• Prepare for audits with OCC, KPMG and internal audits.
• Review borrower Eligible Contract Participant (ECP) situations and work with attorneys when necessary.

,

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Ability to create pivot tables and macros and use lookup and logic functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and complete projects effectively with little supervision.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics or Business from a four-year college or university and one year experience in banking/finance industry or the successful completion of a Valley internship in accounting/finance or related area.