Derivative Portfolio Associate

As a Derivative Portfolio Associate you will have accountability on our Derivative Strategy & Trading team for managing one or more aspects of functions to support derivative portfolio managers in hedging capital market risk exposures of Variable Annuity liabilities and/or other risk exposures.

Principle Responsibilities:

Monitor derivative portfolios which include listed and OTC interest-rate and equity derivatives (e.g., futures, total-return swaps, interest-rate swaps, options and swaptions, and variance swaps)

Research innovative trade ideas/hedging strategies and/or explain portfolio P&L performance and insights through clear risk reporting

Build quantitative/analytical tools to support portfolio management and/or hedge strategy development and/or risk reporting by leveraging financial engineering, capital markets, and product knowledge

Participate in various quantitative projects as needed to help support overall Hedging/Risk teams goals & objectives

Constant monitoring of market trends, news and economic indicators impacting the portfolio

Conduct research/analysis on market trends, financial instruments or new strategies evolving in the market

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Mathematics (or related field); strong preference toward advanced degree (Master’s or PhD in a Quantitative field)

Advanced knowledge of Financial Mathematics with solid understanding of Derivative Pricing Theory, and their applications

Minimum of 1 - 3 years of progressive professional experience in the financial services industry

Experience in developing derivative trading strategies and/or developing risk reports which explain key drivers of P&L

Knowledge of equity & rate derivative instruments from both theoretical and practical perspective

Strong computer programming skills in Python based environment linked to excel/VBA models

Superior quantitative/analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced work environment

Adaptability to market changes and evolving trading strategies

Comfortable with ambiguity and manage shifting priorities

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Venerable Values:

Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:

We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions.

We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.

We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.

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