Derivative Operations Analyst

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations. Purpose: The Derivative Operations team leads the operational aspects of Athene's Derivative investment and hedging strategy! This role will have responsibility for derivative middle-office trade support, settlements and affirmations, data management, investment accounting oversight, and derivative legal compliance. The analyst role demands the ability to balance production and project responsibilities – performing derivative trade lifecycle functions and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners while also supporting projects to drive the strategy of the department and the wider organization forward. Accountabilities: Partner closely with Derivative Portfolio Management, Derivative Trading, Legal, Treasury, Investment Accounting, and external counterparties to support end-to-end processing across a variety of derivative products. Manage derivative trade events, settlements, margin and collateral requirements, cash activity, and related counterparty interactions with domestic and international investment banks. Ensure accurate trade and data flow across execution, booking, confirmation, accounting, and reporting platforms by reviewing trade bookings, reconciliations, and legal documentation. Manage relationships with third-party service providers and resolve complex operational issues, while applying knowledge of ISDAs, CSAs, MCAs, and other trading agreements across legal entities and counterparties. Drive risk management and continuous improvement across derivative operations; depending on experience, support FX/Swap pre- and post-trade activities, including affirmations and settlements through platforms such as CLS TradeMonitor and GTSS. Qualifications and Experience: 1+ years of investment operations or relevant professional experience preferred. Knowledge of derivative post-trade workflows and/or experience with MarkitWire/MTM, triResolve, Acadia, PAM/PFI, GTSS, or similar systems preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; VBA and/or SQL experience a plus. Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, required. Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene . Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans . Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.