Financial Analyst I

ob Description

• Provide full operational day to day coverage to Traders and Portfolio Managers trading financial Derivatives on behalf of the firm and its entities.
• Interact with colleagues, custodian banks, external parties, internal departments (Accounting, Audit, Treasury, Compliance, Law and Enterprise Risk Management-ERM) and other areas where necessary to ensure timely settlement of all cash flows associated with traded instruments.
• Have full knowledge and understanding of all common OTC traded and Exchange traded derivatives including execution, clearing and associated settlement.
• Review and resolve all valuation discrepancies within the stated deadlines.
• Review and validate the daily collateral management process with counterparties, Risk, Accounting, Treasury, and portfolio managers to ensure all collateral activity is settled accurately and timely.
• Develop full working knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding the Dodd/Frank Act requiring us to centrally clear certain types of derivatives.
• Work in a team environment as well as autonomously to meet strict deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years derivatives experience working in investment operations/middle office role in asset management, Hedge Fund, or investment banking
• College degree in finance, accounting, or similar discipline, is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Investment Operations, new concepts and regulations and technology being used, including trading workflows and typical systems involved
• Thorough working knowledge of complex security types, including Bilateral OTC (IRS, Cross Currency, Equity TRS, CDS, Options), Cleared and Exchange-traded products.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory (STAT) relating to securities investments.
• Working knowledge of the following systems:
  • ePam, Bloomberg, Calypso, Maximis, and TriResolve, is preferred
• CFA/CAIA/MBA beneficial, but not required.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of providing full operational support to trading and Portfolio Management across all Listed and OTC Derivative instruments
• With minimal supervision, must be able to work with internal and external counsel and/or senior investment professionals to resolve complex issues.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing all responsibilities by following documented processes and procedures, while exhibiting attention to detail and accuracy while showing initiative to help improve or redesign key processes.
• Advanced research, problem solving, and resolution skills, including familiarity with legal documents and internal files related to securities owned.

Trinus Corporation, a leading provider of technology solutions and services with over 25 years of experience, is a certified WBE/MBE/SBE/SDB firm accredited by WBENC, NMSDC, and SBA. Our mission is to shape the future of work by aligning the right mix of people, process, technology, and innovation to efficiently meet our clients' business objectives. At Trinus, we understand that finding the right opportunity is pivotal in your career journey. Our staffing services go beyond mere placements; they are about matching your skills and aspirations with the perfect fit. To learn more about us, please visit our website