Senior Derivatives Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Competitive retirement plan

Onsite cafeteria/fitness center

Health and wellness program

Educational assistance program

Job summary

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is seeking a Senior Derivatives Trading Analyst in Portfolio Management to help build and manage customized client portfolios across derivatives, fixed income, and risk-controlled strategies. You will work at the intersection of finance and technology, learning portfolio construction, risk models, and trading signals.

The role emphasizes quantitative modeling, collaboration with senior team members, and the development of tools to support the investment process.

Qualifications

• Advanced quantitative degree with strong analytic background.
• 3+ years asset management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in quantitative/statistical methods.
• Experience with portfolio construction and risk models.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage customized portfolios for institutional clients.
• Develop quantitative tools for portfolio construction and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Derivatives Portfolio Management and technology teams.
• Leverage models to optimize cross-asset trading and signals.
• Support development of investment processes and execution workflows.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mathematics/Physics/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

C/C++/C#

Java

SQL

Excel

Job description

Senior Derivatives Trading Analyst, Portfolio Management

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Responsibilities

As a member of NISA's Derivatives Portfolio Management team, the Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst plays a key role in constructing and managing customized portfolios for some of the world's largest institutional investors. The Analyst will build a strong foundation in financial markets, portfolio management and cross-asset trading, gaining exposure to both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives instruments. Working at the intersection of finance and technology, the Analyst will focus on learning the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals.

Over time, the Derivatives Quantitative Trading Analyst will contribute to the development and enhancement of the tools and technologies that support NISA's derivative investment process. The Analyst will work with senior members of the Derivatives team to leverage and incorporate these quantitative tools and methods into the investment process, systematically building individualized portfolios to meet clients' varied risk and return objectives. Strategic derivative implementation at NISA demands both an operational expertise and the commitment of highly engaged investment professionals, supported by dedicated technology and talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics
• 3+ years of asset management experience preferred
• Candidates must have a strong academic background, and possess a high degree of aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
• Proficient in techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
• The candidate should be highly curious and comfortable dealing with unstructured problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision and life insurance options
• paid time off
• a competitive retirement plan
• onsite cafeteriafitness center
• a health and wellness program
• an educational assistance program

NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.