Derivatives Analyst (Hybrid - Houston, TX)

Our Customer is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. They manage $1,198.7 billion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide with the help of over 8,000 highly engaged and motivated employees focused on client needs. They actively encourage their people to collaborate to find the best ideas and solutions for clients, leveraging the tremendous diversity of thought that exists across their global organization.

We are seeking a Derivatives Analyst on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week) in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

Operations

• Provide timely and accurate support for derivative trade activity, lifecycle management, settlements, and third-party messaging to custodians, fund accounting agents, and other stakeholders
• Affirm and confirm trades using internal and external applications while monitoring technology systems to ensure accurate and timely lifecycle processing
• Liaise with front office teams, brokers, custodians, vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve trade, lifecycle, and reporting issues
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve trade fails throughout the trade lifecycle
• Perform oversight of vendors handling outsourced derivative processes such as trade capture, confirmation, settlement, variation margin, reporting, and collateral
• Utilize internal, custodian, fund accounting, and third-party systems to research and resolve inquiries and exceptions
• Support internal and external projects, testing initiatives, regulatory reporting requirements, client requests, and audit-related activities
• Maintain and update procedures and ensure adherence to documentation and archiving standards

Industry & Regulatory Support

• Participate in ongoing learning to deepen understanding of derivatives, technology trends, and the regulatory environment
• Attend internal service meetings, committees, and working groups as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, math, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• 1-3 years of experience in the investment industry
• Working knowledge of exchange-traded derivatives (ETD), cleared and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, collateral processes, and lifecycle events
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and vendors
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to make quick decisions, prioritize work, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to analyze numerical data with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to continuous process improvement
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development and industry training

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with minimal exposure to noise or temperature variations
• Regular work schedule with flexibility required based on daily trade activity, projects, or assignments
• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work depending on market and business demands
• Vacation requests may be limited during high-volume periods

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.