Derivatives Analyst

Next Engineering; Viseu; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Engineering is seeking a Junior Derivatives Analyst to support pricing and control of exotic derivatives, collaborating with Front Office, Risk and Back Office teams to maintain data integrity and smooth trade processes.

You will help minimize operational, financial, and reputational risks with strong Excel and mathematical skills, contributing to robust risk controls and accurate data handling.

Qualifications

• Good Math skills and Finance background on derivatives.
• Should have knowledge of financial markets, OTC Derivatives and Swap lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Pricing payoff formulas of Exotic derivatives
• Minimize operational risks and fraud risks by implementing controls
• Escalate to management the problems identified
• Maintain as low as possible risk level (financial, reputational, regulatory, legal)
• Make sure production flows seamlessly

Skills

Math skills

Finance derivatives

Financial markets knowledge

OTC Derivatives knowledge

Swap lifecycle knowledge

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Derivatives Analyst, that will be responsible for supporting the pricing and control of exotic derivative products, ensuring smooth operational flows and strong adherence to internal risk and control frameworks. Working closely with Front Office, Risk, and Back Office teams, you will help maintain data integrity, monitor trade processes, and contribute to minimizing operational, financial, and reputational risks.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Pricing payoff formulas of Exotic derivatives

Minimize operational risks and fraud risks by putting in place the regular and sufficient controls inherent to its position (reporting to relevant teams when needed)

Escalate to his management, the management of the Front Office and / or permanent control the problems identified

Maintain as low as possible risk level (financial, reputational, regulatory, legal)

Make sure production flows seamlessly

Technical Skills

Good Math skills and Finance background on derivatives

Should have knowledge of financial markets, OTC Derivatives and Swap lifecycle

Analytical Ability

Excel is mandatory

Soft Skills

Client focused

Creativity & Innovation/Problem solving

Good teamwork skills

Seniority Level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting

IT Services and IT Consulting (Industry)