Associate, Derivatives Trade Operations

PGIM

. Support the end-to-end operational lifecycle of derivative products, including trade validation, confirmations, settlements, clearing, lifecycle events, and exception management .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the operational lifecycle of derivative products, including trade validation, settlements, and reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with operational controls and accuracy in financial records. Proficient in leveraging platforms like Aladdin to enhance operational efficiency and support derivative trading activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Derivative Operations ManagementTrade Support and SettlementsReconciliation ProcessesAladdin Platform ProficiencyOperational Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Trade ValidationSettlementsReconciliationsCash ProcessingOperational ControlsDerivative Products KnowledgeCollateral ManagementMargin ActivityException ManagementFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAladdinInvestment Operations Platforms

Industry Keywords

DerivativesBroker-DealersCustodiansClearing MerchantsRegulatory RequirementsOperational Risk Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the end-to-end operational lifecycle of derivative products, including trade validation, confirmations, settlements, clearing, lifecycle events, and exception management
Validate and maintain derivative trade activity in Aladdin and related platforms
Ensure accurate books and records, positions, and downstream operational data
Process and monitor derivative settlements, collateral movements, margin activity, cash interest, and related payment workflows
Perform daily reconciliations with executing brokers, clearing brokers, custodians, and internal systems
Research and resolve trade, cash, position, and commission breaks
Partner with internal teams and external counterparties to resolve operational exceptions, settlement issues, collateral disputes, and trade lifecycle inquiries
Follow documented procedures, complete daily checklists, escalate issues timely, and support audit or risk management requests
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting on derivative activity, reconciliations, exceptions, fails, and operational performance metrics
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase automation, reduce manual touchpoints, and strengthen scalability across derivative operations processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; all majors considered
4–7 years of experience in investment operations, trade support, settlements, collateral management, derivatives operations, or a related financial services environment
Knowledge of post-trade operational processes, including trade support, settlements, reconciliations, cash processing, and operational controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with internal teams and external counterparties in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Commitment to maintaining accurate books, records, and operational controls
Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience supporting derivative products such as swaps, futures, options, FX forwards, cleared derivatives, or bilateral OTC instruments
Experience with Aladdin or other investment operations platforms
Knowledge of derivative confirmations, clearing, settlement, collateral, margin, or reconciliation processes
Familiarity with broker-dealers, custodians, clearing merchants, fund administrators, regulatory requirements, and operational risk frameworks within a derivatives environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries
Yearly bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility