Derivative Operations Analyst
Location: West Des Moines, IA
Are you someone who enjoys working at the intersection of investments, operations, and data? A leading financial services organization is looking to add a Derivative Operations Analyst to a high-impact team supporting complex investment and hedging strategies. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on exposure to derivative products while partnering with trading, portfolio management, and accounting teams across the business.
This role offers a mix of day-to-day trade support and strategic project work, giving you the chance to both execute and improve how derivative operations are run.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting teams to support the full lifecycle of derivative trades
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Coordinate with global banking partners to manage settlements, collateral movements, and margin requirements
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Ensure accurate and timely flow of trade data across internal systems and downstream reporting platforms
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Review trade bookings and legal documentation to confirm accuracy and proper processing
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Monitor and resolve issues with external service providers and internal stakeholders
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Support collateral management processes and cash movements tied to derivative activity
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Maintain and interpret trading agreements including ISDAs, CSAs, and related documentation
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Contribute to process improvements and operational enhancements across the team
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Assist with FX, swaps, and options activity including trade affirmations and settlements through third-party platforms
What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
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Exposure to investment or financial operations, ideally within derivatives
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Understanding of post-trade processes such as settlements, confirmations, and reconciliations is a plus
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Experience with tools like MarkitWire, triResolve, Acadia, GTSS, or similar platforms is helpful
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Strong Excel skills are required, experience with VBA or SQL is a bonus
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High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Why This Role
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Direct exposure to complex financial instruments and investment strategies
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Opportunity to work closely with front office and senior stakeholders
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A balance of operational work and process improvement initiatives
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Collaborative team environment with strong growth potential
If you are looking to break deeper into investment operations or expand your experience within derivatives, this is a strong next step with a team that plays a critical role in the organization’s success.