Capital Markets Middle Office Derivatives Operations Analyst

About the role

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About the role

At Regions, the Capital Markets Derivatives Operations Analyst supports the Interest Rate and Commodity Derivatives trading desk within the Capital Markets business. The analyst handles valuation control and ensures the integrity of positions feeding the firms balance sheet. Key deliverables for the Derivatives Middle Office include Risk and Profit/Loss (P/L) reporting, as well as Independent Price Verification (IPV) and Collateral Management. The team works in tandem with key partner groups such as the Front Office, Back Office, Risk Management and Technology.

Primary Responsibilities

Middle Office

• Ensures accuracy of market data used for daily valuations
• Measures and balances P/L, positions and risk (Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, etc.) daily, researching and explaining variances
• Prepares and distributes daily positions/risk and P/L summary
• Prepares Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) 157 and associated Credit Value Adjustment analysis
• Performs weekly IPV analysis, researching and explaining exceptions
• Prepares and distributes client mark to market (MTM) statements
• Performs daily margin call process for bilateral and cleared trades
• Supports testing and build-out of analytics changes that affect interest rate and commodity derivatives; requires in-depth understanding of valuation methodology as carried out within derivatives application OpenLink
• Supports testing and development of new functionality that affects Derivatives Middle Office processes
• May a ct as a resource to junior associates, providing guidance when appropriate

Additional information

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Five (5) years work experience in banking, finance, risk management, capital markets, accounting, systems development, or interest rate derivatives

Preferences

• Experience with commodities derivatives
• Experience with collateral management processes
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters functionality

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with vendor supported applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skill

• This position will require a minimum of four (4) days in-office, at our Atlanta, GA Midtown location.
• Position Type
• Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target

Minimum: $100,688.28 USD

Median: $127,522.50 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

• Location Details
• Atlanta Midtown
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia