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Expertise in data analysis using SQL. * Experience with SQL developer. * Exposure to JIRA ... Expertise in any one of the asset classes - Equity , Fixed Income, Derivatives(Future, Options ...

Equities, Wealth Management, Fixed Income, Asset Services, Embedded Risk, Data Office, Repository Derivatives Services. You'll need to combine business and technical analysis with soft skills to ...

Expertise in data analysis using SQL. * Experience with SQL developer. * Exposure to JIRA ... Expertise in any one of the asset classes - Equity , Fixed Income, Derivatives(Future, Options ...

... derivatives. * Support ALM and interest rate risk processes, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and assumption development. * Assist in the development and maintenance of funds transfer ...

... derivatives. * Support ALM and interest rate risk processes, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and assumption development. * Assist in the development and maintenance of funds transfer ...

... derivatives. * Support ALM and interest rate risk processes, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and assumption development. * Assist in the development and maintenance of funds transfer ...

... derivatives. * Support ALM and interest rate risk processes, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and assumption development. * Assist in the development and maintenance of funds transfer ...

... derivatives. * Support ALM and interest rate risk processes, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and assumption development. * Assist in the development and maintenance of funds transfer ...

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How much do derivative analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for derivative analyst in Florida is $54,747.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,200.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a derivative analyst do?

A Derivative Analyst evaluates and manages financial derivatives such as options, futures, and swaps. They assess market trends, pricing models, and risk exposure to help institutions optimize hedging and investment strategies. Their role often involves quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and collaborating with traders and risk managers. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial instruments, and proficiency in tools like Excel, Python, or SQL are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a derivative analyst?

To thrive as a Derivative Analyst, you need strong quantitative skills, a solid understanding of financial markets, and typically a degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling software, programming languages such as Python or R, and systems like Bloomberg or Reuters is highly valued, along with certifications like CFA or FRM. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and clear communication are important soft skills for this position. These qualifications enable accurate risk assessment, effective data analysis, and collaboration with team members in fast-paced financial environments.

Is derivatives a good career?

A career as a derivative analyst involves analyzing financial instruments like options and futures, requiring strong quantitative skills and knowledge of financial markets. It can be a rewarding field for those interested in risk management, trading strategies, and financial modeling, often requiring certifications such as CFA. The role typically offers competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement in finance firms or investment banks.
Infographic showing various Derivative Analyst job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,747 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Quantitative Finance Analyst

NextEra Energy

Juno Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and maintains financial, statistical, and commodity-focused models, templates, programs, and processes for valuation.

  • Performs valuation of wholesale power derivatives and evaluates transactions using models, forecasts, and market data.

  • Creates and interprets energy price forecasts, forward curves, volatility models, and risk management tools.


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Job description

Requisition ID:  94157 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation's leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

Position Specific Description

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial, statistical, and commodity-focused models, templates, programs, and processes for the Valuation team.  Relies on knowledge of algebra, statistics, probability, present value, portfolio theory, risk and return, discounted cash flows, comparable analysis, energy markets, logic, binomial tree modeling, and calculus. Leverages knowledge of coding, information systems, total quality management, and project management to effectively and efficiently deliver a system of valuation.

Deliver sound financial valuation of wholesale power derivatives, including load following, deterministic, and block energy products, mostly bundled with capacity, renewable energy credits, ancillary services, and other products to serve residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Executes valuation process for transactions ranging from approximately 1MW to 1000MW with 3 to 36 month terms that yield revenues up to $700MM. Values transactions by evaluating power futures or fundamental commodity estimates to create forecasts based on historical data analysis, multiple regression, number theory, logic, Monte Carlo simulations, scenario analysis, and proprietary models. 

Executes regional forecasting assignments for energy, volatility, capacity, renewable energy credits and ancillary services. Researches laws, regulations, tariffs, and market procedures in a variety of markets to create models and forecast applicable costs. May complete ad hoc analysis of forwards, futures, options, interest rates, market conditions, exotic structures, weather products, and other financial or commercial assignments required to achieve group objectives.

Relentlessly pursues perfection, trains new team members, and creates a culture of continuous improvement upon the cornerstone of integrity and compliance.

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop models, price energy derivatives, design and perform quantitative studies and analyses of spot/forward prices and volatilities for making pricing, trading, and risk management decisions. This position assists in the development of core algorithms and models to support trading, origination, and asset optimization decisions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develops and improves upon mathematical models and translates algorithms into code
  • Works with origination, risk management and trading to interpret valuations provided by models and responds to intra-day trading requests to price and evaluate structured transactions
  • Assists development of energy price forecast, forward curve, and volatility models
  • Designs and constructs risk management tools used in evaluating company's risk profile and exposure levels
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
  • Master's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.


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