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Clear Street

Derivatives Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

The ideal candidate combines strong product expertise with a consultative sales approach-able to ... Deep understanding of equity derivatives, including listed/flex options, synthetic stock loan, OTC ...

Clear Street

Derivatives Sales

New York, NY · On-site

The ideal candidate combines strong product expertise with a consultative sales approach-able to ... Deep understanding of equity derivatives, including listed/flex options, synthetic stock loan, OTC ...

Aflac, Incorporated

Sr Invest Acct, Derivatives

$95K - $130K/yr

Opportunity: Sr Invest Acct, Derivatives Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 Company: Aflac ... Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project ...

Aflac

Sr Invest Acct, Derivatives

Columbus, GA · On-site +1

$95K - $130K/yr

Opportunity: Sr Invest Acct, Derivatives Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 Company: Aflac ... Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project ...

Forhyre

$103K - $125K/yr

Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Domain Consultant with expertise in Capital ... Configure Collaterals management for Derivatives product lines, including OTC and Futures.

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What is a derivatives consultant?

Derivatives Consultants are financial professionals who advise clients on the use, management, and structuring of derivative instruments such as options, futures, swaps, and other financial contracts. They help organizations manage risk, optimize portfolios, and comply with regulatory requirements. Their expertise includes understanding complex financial products, market trends, and risk mitigation strategies. Derivatives Consultants often work with banks, investment firms, corporate treasuries, and institutional investors to develop tailored solutions that meet specific financial goals.

What are some typical challenges a derivatives consultant faces when advising clients on complex financial products?

Derivatives Consultants often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly changing regulations, managing the intricacies of pricing and risk models, and translating complex financial concepts into actionable strategies for clients. They must carefully assess client risk profiles and market conditions to recommend suitable derivative instruments, while also ensuring compliance and mitigating potential exposure. Collaboration with trading desks, legal teams, and risk management professionals is essential to deliver holistic solutions that align with both client goals and industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a derivatives consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Derivatives Consultant, you need a solid understanding of financial markets, derivatives products, risk management, and a relevant degree such as finance, mathematics, or economics. Familiarity with trading platforms, financial modeling tools like Excel or Python, and certifications such as CFA or FRM are often required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you build client relationships and deliver bespoke solutions. These competencies are essential for advising clients on complex derivatives strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic financial environment.

What is the difference between Derivatives Consultant vs Derivatives Analyst?

AspectDerivatives ConsultantDerivatives Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CFA or FRM often preferredBachelor's or master's degree, CFA or FRM beneficial
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, consulting firms, financial institutionsInternal teams within banks or investment firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by consulting firms and financial advisory servicesCommon in investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for advisory roles and client solutionsCompared for analytical and risk assessment roles

Both Derivatives Consultants and Derivatives Analysts work in the financial industry, focusing on derivatives. Consultants typically provide client advisory services, while Analysts focus on data analysis and risk assessment within firms. The roles share similar credentials but differ mainly in their work environment and client interaction.

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Derivatives Sales

New York, NY • Hybrid

Clear Street
Finance and Insurance • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior member of the U.S. institutional sales team, driving idea generation, execution, and distribution across derivative strategies

  • Engage directly with institutional clients to deliver tailored trade ideas aligned with market dynamics and portfolio objectives

  • Partner with trading desks to originate and refine single-name and thematic investment opportunities

Job description

About Clear Street:

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. 

We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day. We've agonized about our data model abstractions, created horizontal scalability, and crafted thoughtful APIs. All so we can provide a best-in-class experience for our clients. 

By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we're building the essentials to compete in today's fast-paced markets.

The Team

Clear Street operates a FINRA-registered broker-dealer alongside an SEC-regulated Security-Based Swap Dealer, Clear Street Derivatives (CSD). CSD provides a comprehensive suite of derivatives solutions, including total return swaps, synthetic stock loan, index products, and flow derivatives. The platform is designed to deliver flexible, capital-efficient solutions tailored to institutional clients across asset classes.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced sales professional to join our U.S. derivatives platform. This individual will play a key role in expanding our institutional client base by delivering differentiated, market-relevant ideas across derivatives and adjacent asset classes.

The ideal candidate combines strong product expertise with a consultative sales approach-able to identify client needs, structure bespoke solutions, and effectively communicate value across a range of market environments. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and contribute to the continued growth of Clear Street's global platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior member of the U.S. institutional sales team, driving idea generation, execution, and distribution across both opportunistic and thematic derivative strategies
  • Develop and execute a scalable U.S. sales strategy, partnering with global teams to enhance sales processes, client coverage, and relationship management
  • Engage directly with institutional clients to deliver tailored trade ideas aligned with market dynamics and portfolio objectives
  • Partner with trading desks to originate and refine single-name and thematic investment opportunities
  • Educate clients on Clear Street's platform capabilities while identifying and driving cross-selling opportunities across products and geographies
  • Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to enhance client-facing tools and infrastructure, contributing to a best-in-class user experience
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across a broad spectrum of institutional investors

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of experience in institutional sales covering derivatives and multi-asset products (equities, fixed income, and structured solutions)
  • Established relationships with institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, banks, and sovereign entities
  • Deep understanding of equity derivatives, including listed/flex options, synthetic stock loan, OTC products, and swaps.
  • Demonstrated ability to originate and execute complex transactions and deliver actionable investment ideas
  • Proven track record of consultative selling and delivering customized client solutions
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across trading, product, and technology teams
  • Required licenses: Series 7 and 63
  • Preferred: Series 3, 4, 24 and 55

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