Derivatives Analyst, Global Asset Manager, London, London

Responsibilities

• Advise portfolio managers on structuring, pricing, liquidity costs and optimal option usage.
• Monitor open derivative positions and provide position management guidance.
• Develop screens and reporting to support derivative strategies and performance.
• Deliver cross-asset derivatives commentary, analytics and trade ideas.
• Partner with product, investment and solutions teams to design strategies and client solutions; support distribution.
• Support investment leadership on derivatives exposures and risks across portfolios; contribute to governance.
• Produce derivatives trading, risk and performance reporting for internal forums.
• Train teams on instrument pricing, order origination/routing and monitoring derivative exposures; coordinate training.
• Lead enhancements to derivatives processes, tools and reporting across origination, order management, exposure, risk and performance.
• Monitor markets and instruments; manage broker and counterparty relationships for listed and OTC access.

Requirements

• Experience in financial services with equity derivatives exposure; multi-asset experience advantageous.
• Hands-on background developing or executing derivative strategies in trading, investment management or research.
• Ability to code and run backtests for derivatives-based systematic strategies and design supporting operational frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and how derivatives behave across market environments.
• Understanding of portfolio construction and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in valuation methods and key financial metrics.
• Technical expertise in derivative instruments and strategies, including pricing, risk drivers and performance considerations.
• Clear communicator able to explain complex investment ideas to varied audiences.
• Ability to build effective relationships with portfolio managers, researchers, traders and clients.
• CFA or similar professional qualification advantageous.