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Operations Analyst

Sharp Decisions
York, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Junior Financial Engineering / Quantitative Analyst

Experience: 0–1 Years

Education: Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Financial Engineering or a related Quantitative/Analytical field

Job Overview

We are seeking entry to junior-level candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Financial Engineering or a related quantitative discipline and 0–1 years of experience in financial services. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in derivatives, valuation, and financial markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support trading, valuation, and market data management activities.
  • Ensure data accuracy and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Analyze financial data and assist with portfolio valuation, risk measurement, and P&L reporting.
  • Work closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders.
  • Develop automation and analytical solutions using Python, VBA, SQL, or similar programming languages.
  • Prepare reports and perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
  • Manage multiple priorities while supporting time-sensitive trading operations.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Financial Engineering or a related quantitative/analytical field.
  • 0–1 years of experience in financial services.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy.
  • Knowledge of derivatives products, including:
    • Interest Rate Swaps
    • Options
    • Caps/Floors
    • Swaptions
    • Structured Products
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Programming experience with Python, VBA, SQL, or similar languages.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with market data management.
  • Knowledge of portfolio valuation.
  • Understanding of risk measurement methodologies.
  • Experience with P&L analysis.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong academic background in quantitative finance or financial engineering, eager to build a career supporting trading, valuation, and risk management functions within a global financial services environment.

 

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