Senior Analyst, Derivatives Trade Operations

PGIM

. Support daily post-trade processing for derivative products, including trade validation, confirmations, settlements, clearing, lifecycle events, and exception follow-up .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in post-trade processing for derivative products, including trade validation, confirmations, and settlements. Proficient in operational reporting and process improvement within a derivative operations environment.

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Derivative Trade ProcessingAladdin Platform ExperienceFinancial Services OperationsReconciliation ProcessesOperational Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Trade ValidationConfirmationsSettlementsCollateral ManagementMargin ActivityReconciliationOperational ReportingDerivative ProductsException HandlingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAladdin

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInvestment OperationsTrade SupportDerivativesOTC Instruments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily post-trade processing for derivative products, including trade validation, confirmations, settlements, clearing, lifecycle events, and exception follow-up
Maintain derivative trade activity in Aladdin and related platforms to support accurate books and records, positions, and operational data
Monitor derivative settlements, collateral movements, margin activity, cash interest, and related payment workflows
Perform daily reconciliations with brokers, clearing brokers, custodians, and internal systems to identify and escalate trade, cash, position, and commission breaks
Partner with internal teams and external parties to research and resolve operational exceptions, settlement issues, collateral inquiries, and trade lifecycle questions
Follow documented procedures, complete daily checklists, escalate issues timely, and support control, audit, and risk management activities
Prepare recurring operational reporting related to derivative activity, reconciliations, exceptions, and processing metrics
Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying manual tasks, recurring issues, and workflow efficiency opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline preferred; all majors considered
1–3 years of experience in financial services, investment operations, trade support, confirmations, settlements, collateral management, or a related operations function
Exposure to derivative products such as swaps, futures, options, FX forwards, cleared derivatives, or bilateral OTC instruments preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Aladdin or other investment operations platforms a plus
Basic understanding of derivative confirmations, clearing, settlement, collateral, margin, or reconciliation processes a plus
Ability to work with internal teams, custodians, clearing brokers, broker-dealers, counterparties, or fund administrators to resolve operational issues
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Ability to investigate exceptions, reconcile breaks, and escalate issues appropriately
Interest in operational risk, controls, and process improvement within a derivative operations 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 allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility