MetLife

Role Value Proposition: 

An outstanding growth opportunity exists for a candidate with a finance background to join the growing Derivatives Middle Office.  The Derivatives Associate will be an integral member of the Derivative Valuations Group that provides trade support including valuation reconciliation, derivative modeling, and multi-platform reconciliation. The individual will work within a team environment to contribute to the Derivative Valuations Group’s initiatives and ongoing projects.  Responsibilities, given below, are well integrated into a strong, collaborative, group environment that encourages self-development, as well as striving for success as a team.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Provide coverage for both International and Domestic derivative trading desks

·        Review trade valuation to ensure consistency across MII’s financial platforms

·        Setup and maintenance of derivative instruments within MII’s platforms and databases

·        Contribute to the development, analysis and testing of new models to support ongoing initiatives

·        Produce regular valuation and analytics reporting related to derivatives positions

·        Communicate collaboratively with front office, risk, settlements, and technology, to ensure accuracy of positions, and readiness for market events, or new regulations

·        Conduct due diligence for research projects and investigations of a specialized nature as requested by senior management and external auditors

·        Support the Collateral and Derivatives Settlement processes if needed

·        Assist in the development of new systems’ capabilities to support expansion of international business and the related scope of derivatives products

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

·        5-7 years of experience within derivatives operations

·        Strong derivatives product knowledge

·        Familiarity with valuations systems such as Murex, Blackrock Aladdin and Numex preferred

·        Strong SQL database and VBA coding skills

·        Computer science or object-oriented programing experience a plus

·        Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team environment

·        Strong analytical skills

·        Risk-adverse mindsight in order to prioritize urgent action items

 Preferred:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science

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