What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derivatives Pricing Analyst position at Augment Jobs?
Job Title: Derivatives Pricing Analyst
Job Description
As a Derivatives Pricing Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing, modeling, and valuing derivative instruments across various financial markets. Your role involves utilizing quantitative techniques and financial modeling to price derivatives accurately, assess risk exposures, and support trading decisions. You will collaborate closely with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to enhance pricing models, optimize derivatives strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Roles And Responsibilities
Job Description
As a Derivatives Pricing Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing, modeling, and valuing derivative instruments across various financial markets. Your role involves utilizing quantitative techniques and financial modeling to price derivatives accurately, assess risk exposures, and support trading decisions. You will collaborate closely with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to enhance pricing models, optimize derivatives strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Derivatives Pricing and Valuation:
- Develop and implement pricing models for derivative products, including options, futures, swaps, and other structured products.
- Utilize mathematical models, stochastic calculus, and numerical methods to calculate fair values and sensitivities (Greeks) of derivatives.
- Validate and calibrate pricing models using historical data, market inputs, and benchmarking against market prices.
- Risk Management and Analysis:
- Assess and manage the risk exposures associated with derivative positions, including market risk, counterparty credit risk, and liquidity risk.
- Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of market movements and volatility on derivative portfolios.
- Collaborate with risk management teams to implement hedging strategies and mitigate risk exposures effectively.
- Market Research and Quantitative Analysis:
- Monitor financial markets, economic indicators, and regulatory developments to analyze their impact on derivative pricing and trading strategies.
- Conduct quantitative research and statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities, market inefficiencies, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Develop quantitative tools, analytics, and reporting frameworks to support decision-making and enhance trading strategies.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and quantitative analysts to understand trading strategies, investment objectives, and risk preferences.
- Communicate pricing models, valuation results, and risk assessments to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and discussions.
- Provide insights and recommendations on derivatives pricing, risk management strategies, and portfolio optimization to support business goals.
- Compliance and Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, market regulations, and internal policies governing derivatives trading and pricing activities.
- Collaborate with compliance officers and legal advisors to address regulatory inquiries, audit requests, and reporting obligations.
- Maintain accurate documentation, trade records, and audit trails to support regulatory compliance and internal control requirements.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field (CFA, FRM, or similar certifications a plus).
- Proven experience in derivatives pricing, quantitative analysis, or financial modeling within a financial institution, hedge fund, or trading environment.
- Strong knowledge of derivative instruments, pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, binomial models, Monte Carlo simulation), and risk management techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools for quantitative analysis (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, VBA).
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data, model outputs, and market trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- The compensation package for this role will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, performance-based bonuses, and professional development opportunities may be included.
