What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derivatives Analyst position at Apexon?
Description:
- Collaborating with ISDA OTC (International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Over-the-counter) drafting team for commodity, interest rate, foreign exchange, credit, and equity derivatives
- Drafting trade documentation in line with ISDA definitions
- Utilizing term sheets and risk capture system
- From a cultural perspective, we look for individuals who possess the following qualities that will contribute to our success and the success of our clients:
- Entrepreneurial spirit: We seek individuals who enjoy contributing to the growth of an organization and who show commitment to the success of their team.
- Problem-solving skills: Individuals at our company have well-honed analytical skills coupled with business acumen to structure problems, deliver solutions, and communicate insights.
- Drive: Our team sets ambitious goals and seeks energetic professionals, enjoy a fast pace environment, and thrive in taking on responsibility.
What you’ll definitely need:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- A strong, core understanding of financial markets, derivative products, and financial markets documentation
- Experience in drafting OTC derivative trade confirmations (equity, interest rate, foreign exchange derivatives)
- A proactive mindset to mitigate risk through maintaining accuracy and consistency around term sheets, risk bookings and confirmations
- Strong communication skills to partner with internal groups (sales, trading, compliance) to execute confirmations
- The ability to design and initiate process improvements, alongside a strong understanding of template architecture
- Take responsibility for maintaining timeliness in accordance with market standards and regulatory
- Gather and analyze quantitative data to guide decision-making
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions.
- Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.
- Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner.