Derivatives Analyst

Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist | Tailoring Talent Solutions to Meet Business Needs | Specializing in IT and FinTech Industry

Location : Boston, MA Hybrid (3 days onsite / week)

Duration : 12+ months of extendable contract

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct derivatives onboarding functions both internally and externally to allow portfolio managers to use derivatives in their strategies and traders to execute derivatives trades.
• Coordinate derivatives trading operational readiness internally with middle office, operations and collateral management. Coordinate externally with derivatives brokers and custodians.
• Coordinate with Legal Services to ensure that proper legal agreements are put in place to support derivatives trading.
• Support the traders need for the best execution by setting up the full range of desired derivatives brokers and continually closing legacy trading gaps.
• Prioritize resolving derivatives trading and trade matching issues in real time to ensure a smooth post execution process.
• Ensure that all fund & broker onboarding and legal documentation is maintained as required by the business record retention policy.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed and checklists completed to meet the requirements of internal audit. Be proactive in updating procedures as needed to keep them current and accurate.
• Maintain an accurate and complete matrix of accounts, authorized derivative products, derivatives legal agreements and active brokers.
• Contribute to the successful management of external broker relationships.
• Take ownership of side projects to clean up records and validate broker setups.
• Contribute to the harmonization of the derivatives onboarding process with the Asia Derivatives Services team.
• Continuously evaluate, identify and recommend practices and controls that will increase process efficiency and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Candidate Requirements

Nice‑To‑Have Skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Project Management

Industries

Financial Services, Insurance, and Banking

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