Analyst, Derivatives Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of analyst, derivatives. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultancy and support to OTC staff related to data interpretation and understanding, data analysis, etc., and provide data- and analysis-related trainings to OTC staff.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong technical knowledge in SQL, EXCEL, UNIX/Linux
• Strong understanding of derivatives, short-term, and financing markets and associated instruments
• Significant understanding of the global regulatory environment as it relates to derivatives, financing, and MMFs
• Solutions oriented with a very strong attention to detail
• Experience in a derivative clearing department, preferably T0 clearing and/or Breaks Management
• Sound knowledge of Futures and Options
• An understanding of back office processing systems and middleware
• Keen to learn, inquisitive nature, meticulous, motivated individual

In response to your job posting for analyst, derivatives, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for the first level of control for the OTC Derivative products cleared in EMEA.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good understanding of Structured products, Trade reporting, Pricing, valuation, Portfolio compression and reconciliation
• Extensive experience of working with a range of project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and proven track record of executing within the organisations project preferred methodology
• Experience and knowledge to guide and inform Technology to ensure all aspects of requirements are considered in Technical Design
• Business Analysis or Project Management accreditation preferable
• Valuations or product control experience highly preferred
• Able to combine assertive initiative with professional discipline and demeanor to accomplish daily tasks within tight deadlines, and effect the immediate and appropriate action or escalation of all unresolved or outstanding issues
• Strong experience with at least one of the major asset platforms from a “Books and Records” perspective – GMI, RISC, ADP, Broadridge
• Understanding the business processes and business requirements as they relate to OTC Derivatives and the platforms that process these transactions

In response to your job posting for analyst, derivatives, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on OTC Equity Derivative Products, associated lifecycle events and front to back operational processing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in using email and standard Microsoft Office packages
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Some Technical Skills, specifically Excel and ideally some SQL but will conider some without SQL
• Thorough understanding of SDLC process
• Self-motivated, methodical and analytical oriented mind
• Proven record in terms of technical “awareness” (exposed to various technologies, where without being an expert, they can explain the main concepts)
• Experience with environment support
• Reconciles cash and security holdings tied to OTC derivatives

I am excited to be applying for the position of analyst, derivatives. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for solid understanding of how the OTC markets operate, how OTC instruments are traded, and how OTC instruments are processed through the investment management lifecycle, including pre-trade, post-trade, clearing, risk and valuation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Should be conversant with settlement of securities and cash as Collateral and accounting for the same
• Should be very conversant with functions such as margining, dispute resolution and fails management pertaining to margin managers
• Basic knowledge of procedure docs
• Knowledge of energy commodities markets would be appreciated
• Requires high levels of motivation, energy, organization, interpersonal skills, communication skills, attention to detail, experience in Derivative products
• Interest rate derivatives, energy derivatives (crude & natural gas), and/or Foreign Exchange
• ALGO, Calypso, Bloomberg, MS Excel, Word, Access, proficiency highly desirable
• Interest and knowledge of financial mathematics

In response to your job posting for analyst, derivatives, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for management and leadership of all OTC related projects and initiatives impacting Global Portfolio Services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prepare journal entries associated with marking to market and hedge accounting and provide to regional accounting teams
• Analytical skills, particularly judgment and problem-solving
• Experience working within investment banking on securities and products (listed and OTC) in Technology team
• Experience in IT Business Analysis and Project Management
• Experience working as a technical business analyst on application and databases in Windows / UNIX environment
• Advanced skills in using tools such as Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project and JIRA
• Experience handling large data sets using SQL, Python, R, or Matlab
• Advanced Excel including writing macros in VBA and using quant library add-ins