Derivatives Analyst, Global Asset Management, London - eFinancialCareers

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced derivatives expert with over 5 years in financial services. The role includes providing expert advice, delivering analytics on derivatives, and supporting governance. Candidates should have strong derivatives pricing knowledge and coding skills for strategy backtesting. Relevant qualifications like CFA are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years financial services experience with 3-5 years in equity derivatives.
• Experience in developing and executing derivative strategies.
• Strong understanding of derivatives pricing and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on derivatives structuring.
• Deliver analytics and investment ideas in derivatives markets.
• Support risk oversight and governance in derivatives.

Skills

Expert advice on derivatives

Analysis of cross-asset derivatives markets

Derivatives pricing expertise

Coding for backtesting strategies

Strong communication skills

Education

CFA or industry qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on derivatives structuring, pricing, and position management to portfolio managers
• Deliver analytics and investment ideas on cross-asset derivatives markets
• Collaborate on product development and client solution design
• Support risk oversight and provide guidance on derivatives governance
• Ensure manager competency through training and development programs
• Drive development of derivative processes, tools, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

• 5+ years financial services experience with 3-5 years in equity derivatives
• Experience developing and executing derivative strategies
• Coding ability for backtesting systematic strategies and operational framework design
• Strong understanding of derivatives pricing, risk, and portfolio construction
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• CFA or industry qualifications