Analyst, Derivatives Portfolio Management

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $273 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $156 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Derivatives Analysts, as members of the Derivatives Portfolio Management team, assist with constructing and supporting portfolios for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. The general purpose of this position is to provide input and support in the day-to-day management of client derivatives portfolios. A nalysts have a number of key responsibilities including monitoring portfolio risk exposures and performance, ensuring consistency amongst portfolios, security valuations, supporting trade execution, and providing analysis of client portfolios and the investments that they hold. Analysts learn the fundamentals of financial markets, portfolio management and cross-asset trading gaining knowledge of both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a strong analytical and quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or Financial Engineering
• Professional experience with derivatives preferred
• Trading experience preferred
• Familiarity with techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C /C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling
• Demonstrated ability to think critically about financial markets and investments
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints
  
  

NISA’s culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program