ICON Consultants, LP
Under limited supervision, the Derivatives Analyst provides operational support for derivatives activity at *****. The role covers trade processing, confirmations, clearing, collateral management, lifecycle events, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting — including oversight of third‑party vendors. This position requires independent judgment in resolving time‑sensitive and risk‑critical issues, continual development of advanced derivatives knowledge, and strong relationship‑building across internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities Operations
Provide timely and accurate support for all derivative trade activity, lifecycle management, and settlements, including messaging to custodians and fund accounting agents.
Affirm/confirm trades through internal and external platforms; monitor technology tools to ensure accurate and timely trade flow.
Liaise with front office teams, brokers, custodians, vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve trade, lifecycle, and reporting issues.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve trade fails.
Perform vendor oversight for outsourced derivative processes (trade capture, confirmation, settlement, margin, reporting, collateral).
Use internal/custodian/fund accounting systems to resolve inquiries and exceptions.
Support internal/external projects, testing initiatives, regulatory reporting requirements, client requests, and audits.
Maintain updated procedures and ensure compliance with documentation and archiving standards.
Industry & Regulatory
Stay current on derivatives industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Participate in internal service meetings, committees, and working groups as required.
Work Experience / Knowledge
1–3 years of experience in the investment industry required.
Working knowledge of ETD, cleared, and OTC derivatives, collateral management, and lifecycle events.
Skills & Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external partners.
Team‑oriented with solid problem‑solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
Able to prioritize, make quick decisions, and operate effectively in time‑sensitive environments.
Proficient in analyzing numerical data; working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel
and
PowerPoint .
Mindset oriented toward continuous process improvement.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses / Certifications
None required.
Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development and industry‑relevant training.
Working Conditions
Standard office environment.
Regular work schedule, though hours may vary based on projects or daily trade volume.
Occasional evening, weekend, or exchange‑holiday work may be required.
Vacation may be limited during peak business periods.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Financial Services, Investment Management, and Banking
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Key Responsibilities Operations
Provide timely and accurate support for all derivative trade activity, lifecycle management, and settlements, including messaging to custodians and fund accounting agents.
Affirm/confirm trades through internal and external platforms; monitor technology tools to ensure accurate and timely trade flow.
Liaise with front office teams, brokers, custodians, vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve trade, lifecycle, and reporting issues.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve trade fails.
Perform vendor oversight for outsourced derivative processes (trade capture, confirmation, settlement, margin, reporting, collateral).
Use internal/custodian/fund accounting systems to resolve inquiries and exceptions.
Support internal/external projects, testing initiatives, regulatory reporting requirements, client requests, and audits.
Maintain updated procedures and ensure compliance with documentation and archiving standards.
Industry & Regulatory
Stay current on derivatives industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Participate in internal service meetings, committees, and working groups as required.
Work Experience / Knowledge
1–3 years of experience in the investment industry required.
Working knowledge of ETD, cleared, and OTC derivatives, collateral management, and lifecycle events.
Skills & Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external partners.
Team‑oriented with solid problem‑solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
Able to prioritize, make quick decisions, and operate effectively in time‑sensitive environments.
Proficient in analyzing numerical data; working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel
and
PowerPoint .
Mindset oriented toward continuous process improvement.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses / Certifications
None required.
Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development and industry‑relevant training.
Working Conditions
Standard office environment.
Regular work schedule, though hours may vary based on projects or daily trade volume.
Occasional evening, weekend, or exchange‑holiday work may be required.
Vacation may be limited during peak business periods.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Financial Services, Investment Management, and Banking
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