Operations Analyst

Position Summary

Sharp Decisions is looking for an entry-level Operations Analyst specializing in financial engineering or quantitative analysis. This role suits candidates holding an undergraduate or master's degree in Financial Engineering or a related quantitative field, with little to no prior experience in financial services. The focus is on supporting trading, valuation, and market data management operations within a dynamic trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day trading, valuation, and market data management tasks.
• Maintain rigorous data accuracy and precision under fast-paced conditions.
• Conduct analysis of financial data supporting portfolio valuation, risk metrics, and profit and loss reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Technology departments, and senior management.
• Create and implement automation and analytical tools using programming languages such as Python, VBA, and SQL.
• Prepare detailed reports and perform comprehensive data analyses utilizing Microsoft Excel and additional reporting software.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while adhering to time-sensitive deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in Financial Engineering or a closely related quantitative or analytical discipline.
• Up to one year of professional experience in financial services.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data correctness.
• Familiarity with derivatives products including Interest Rate Swaps, Options, Caps/Floors, Swaptions, and Structured Products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Programming proficiency in Python, VBA, SQL, or similar languages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong collaborative skills.
• Capability to handle multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to market data management processes.
• Knowledge of portfolio valuation techniques.
• Understanding of risk measurement approaches.
• Experience analyzing profit and loss statements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The optimal candidate is a precise, analytically minded finance professional with a solid quantitative academic foundation, enthusiastic about progressing a career within global financial trading, valuation, and risk management teams.