Derivatives Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to business and systems management in addressing derivatives business needs, presenting recommendations to management and implementing solutions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiar with Microsoft Word
• Familiar with Lotus notes and Internet browsers
• Familiar with GMI
• Knowledge of listed derivative systems such as Clearvision
• Experience with derivatives and FINDUR
• Experience with project and SDLC methodologies
• Prior experience with vendor relationship interactions
• A passion for driving performance improvement and cost savings

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for managerial oversight of Derivatives Business Operations analysts in MBPS, including the prioritization and direction of their assigned work.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Capturing Client requirements in order to create detailed project documentation
• Working as part of Deployment Team, including analysis, development, testing, and interacting with other teams
• Supporting Business groups when new functionality is delivered
• Proactively discovering issues and resolving them before business impact
• Demonstrated OTC Derivative experience
• Experience in the End -to - End process of client onboarding / implementation
• Mapping of client data formats to an internal defined data format
• Knowledge of relevant XML and FpML message formats

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the derivatives middle office team as well as the derivatives trading floor.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assists in the continuing technological advancement of the OTC derivatives work flow
• Knowledge of a range of derivative instruments (futures, options, SWAPs, Repos)
• Expert in Derivative technology
• Expert in understanding Derivatives and trading lifecycle
• Prior experience with FINDUR
• Understanding of financial instruments, and collateral management
• Prior experience in managing complex vendor relationships
• Should demonstrate a detailed understanding of Collateral and Collateral Management

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

Previously, I was responsible for analytics data for derivatives and fixed income securities, to various constituents in support of Finance, Trading, Risk Management, Settlements, Accounting and Portfolio Management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure, establish priorities and multi-task
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, entrepreneurship
• Team player who can reach across different functions to get the job
• Understanding of Global Macro environment and impact on markets
• Market knowledge with a specific focus on Asia, both for Listed and OTC products
• Product knowledge / technical skills in Equity, Exotic & Hybrid Derivatives products
• Possess good understanding of local rules/regulations and of potential issue escalation to COOs or Compliance
• Solid understanding of Derivatives products (OTC and ETD) and Derivatives Regulatory environment and experience in implementing Dodd Frank and EMIR reporting

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the derivatives analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and guidance on structuring, pricing and execution of interest rate and cross currency derivatives for the liquidity portfolio and funding teams within Treasury.

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:

• Self-motivated, able to work in a fluid, fast paced environment and to complete tasks independently yet, interact in a team environment
• Forensic reviews of IBD activity and practices
• Surveillance testing and monitoring banker activity to ensure compliance with appropriate rules, regulations & firm policies
• Involvement in short and long-term projects
• Creating and implementing compliance training programs
• Innovative and enthusiastic about change
• Partner with functional groups internally, including the Derivatives team in London, in regards to issue resolution, process management and performing backup responsibilities
• Production of reports from various systems