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Derivatives Trade Support Analyst
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A Career with Point72’s Operations Team Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets.
Within Operations, the Derivatives Trade Support team is responsible for the daily confirmation and settlement of fixed income, rates, credit, futures, FX and other OTC derivative products. The team is actively engaged with Point72’s Front Office, Back Office, Compliance and Technology teams to manage operational risks. The team also works very closely with all of Point72’s trading and clearing counterparties.
What you’ll do
Confirm daily trade activity and manage exceptions in various products such as bonds, repos, interest rate swaps, credit, FX, futures, options, and other OTC derivatives
Manage the verification and reconciliation of all positions to our prime brokers/FCMs and trading counterparties
Work with our portfolio managers, traders, and external trading counterparties and prime brokers/FCMs to resolve trade related issues in a timely fashion
Help monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure through the execution of FX transactions
Assist in responding to ad hoc queries from internal and external clients
Participate in the onboarding process for new investment teams, including account setup, platform training, and third-party connectivity
Help push for continuous improvement of the team’s processes via automation and/or identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and/or control
What’s Required
Degree in accounting, business, economics or mathematics
0-2 years of experience in the middle office operations function of a financial institution
Knowledge of fixed income and derivatives products, with a focus towards Interest Rate Swaps and Credit Derivatives products
Superior problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
High attention to detail aimed at delivering a product that meets our best-in-class standards
A self-starter who can work independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.
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Derivatives Trade Support Analyst
role at
Point72 .
A Career with Point72’s Operations Team Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets.
Within Operations, the Derivatives Trade Support team is responsible for the daily confirmation and settlement of fixed income, rates, credit, futures, FX and other OTC derivative products. The team is actively engaged with Point72’s Front Office, Back Office, Compliance and Technology teams to manage operational risks. The team also works very closely with all of Point72’s trading and clearing counterparties.
What you’ll do
Confirm daily trade activity and manage exceptions in various products such as bonds, repos, interest rate swaps, credit, FX, futures, options, and other OTC derivatives
Manage the verification and reconciliation of all positions to our prime brokers/FCMs and trading counterparties
Work with our portfolio managers, traders, and external trading counterparties and prime brokers/FCMs to resolve trade related issues in a timely fashion
Help monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure through the execution of FX transactions
Assist in responding to ad hoc queries from internal and external clients
Participate in the onboarding process for new investment teams, including account setup, platform training, and third-party connectivity
Help push for continuous improvement of the team’s processes via automation and/or identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and/or control
What’s Required
Degree in accounting, business, economics or mathematics
0-2 years of experience in the middle office operations function of a financial institution
Knowledge of fixed income and derivatives products, with a focus towards Interest Rate Swaps and Credit Derivatives products
Superior problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
High attention to detail aimed at delivering a product that meets our best-in-class standards
A self-starter who can work independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.
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