Capital Markets Derivatives Operations Analyst- Back Office Operations

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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

• 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

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
• Three (3) 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
• Experience working with vendor supported applications
• Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Back Office operational responsibilities include onboarding new clients, trade confirmations, settlement processing, set up of credit limits in the loan system, and customer service
• This position will primarily focus on settlement processing and onboarding client credit limits to the loan system

This position will require daily, on-site attendance at our Birmingham or Atlanta corporate office.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

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:

$71,029.61 USD

50th Percentile:

$89,460.00 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.

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.