Derivative Operations Analyst

## Derivative Operations Analyst Apply:
West Des Moines, Iowa:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R255131

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
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* Purpose:

** The Derivative Operations team leads the operational aspects of Athene's Derivative investment and hedging strategy!
This role will have responsibility for derivative middle-office trade support, settlements and affirmations, data management, investment accounting oversight, and derivative legal compliance.
The analyst role demands the ability to balance production and project responsibilities – performing derivative trade lifecycle functions and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners while also supporting projects to drive the strategy of the department and the wider organization forward.
** Accountabilities:
*** Partner closely with Derivative Portfolio Management, Derivative Trading, Legal, Treasury, Investment Accounting, and external counter parties to support end-to-end processing across a variety of derivative products.
* Manage derivative trade events, settlements, margin and collateral requirements, cash activity, and related counter party interactions with domestic and international investment banks.
* Ensure accurate trade and data flow across execution, booking, confirmation, accounting, and reporting platforms by reviewing trade bookings, reconciliations, and legal documentation.
* Manage relationships with third-party service providers and resolve complex operational issues, while applying knowledge of ISDAs, CSAs, MCAs, and other trading agreements across legal entities and counter parties.
* Drive risk management and continuous improvement across derivative operations; depending on experience, support FX/Swap pre- and post-trade activities, including affirmations and settlements through platforms such as CLS Trade Monitor and GTSS.
** Qualifications and

Experience:

*** 1+ years of investment operations or relevant professional experience preferred.
* Knowledge of derivative post-trade workflows and/or experience with Markit Wire/MTM, tri Resolve, Acadia, PAM/PFI, GTSS, or similar systems preferred.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; VBA and/or SQL experience a plus.
* Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, required.