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East West Bank

Derivatives Risk and Operations

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$71K - $85K/yr

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of derivatives and financial markets, and demonstrated experience working across legal, credit, operations, and risk ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for derivatives operations in the United States is $76,800.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $88,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in a Derivatives Operations role?

In a Derivatives Operations position, your daily tasks often include confirming and settling trades, resolving discrepancies with counterparties, monitoring trade lifecycle events, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. You'll also handle reconciliations, process margin calls, and liaise with traders, risk managers, and technology teams to address any issues that arise. Attention to detail is vital, as mistakes can have significant financial implications, and strong teamwork is essential given the cross-departmental collaboration. This dynamic environment offers exposure to financial markets and can provide a solid foundation for career advancement within banking or finance.

What is a Derivatives Operations job?

A Derivatives Operations job involves managing the post-trade lifecycle of derivative products, ensuring accurate trade capture, settlement, reconciliation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Professionals in this role work closely with traders, risk teams, and counterparties to resolve discrepancies, monitor collateral, and optimize operational efficiency. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of financial instruments, and familiarity with industry regulations are crucial for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Derivatives Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Derivatives Operations, you need a solid understanding of financial instruments, risk management, and trade lifecycle processes, typically supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trade processing platforms (such as Calypso or Murex), reconciliation tools, and regulatory compliance systems is often required. Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you manage high-pressure situations and collaborate effectively. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate and timely trade settlements and for preventing costly operational errors in rapidly changing markets.

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Infographic showing various Derivatives Operations job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 54% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 35% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,800 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Murex

Brains Workgroup, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • Hybrid

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Our client, a major bank in New York City, is looking forDerivatives Operations Technology & Change (Murex). New York City Location.
This is hybrid commute, 2/3 days per week in the office.
** Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in US - NO H1 Visa support for this role
Salary range 180-200K, plus around 20% bonus, plus great benefits package.
Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Director (Murex)
In this role you will lead the delivery and support of technology solutions for Derivatives Operations, with a primary focus on Middle Office, Confirmations and Settlements across both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and strategic initiatives.
You will have senior ownership of Murex-based solutions, and act as the key interface between Derivatives Operations, Technology, and external vendors.
Qualifications
  • Strong experience in Derivatives Operations (Middle Office, Confirmations & Settlements).
  • Deep experience with the Murex platform.
  • Proven delivery of BAU and project change in parallel.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities
Derivatives Operations & Business Engagement
  • Partner with Derivatives Operations teams to understand workflows, risks, and control requirements.
  • Lead requirements gathering and documentation for middle-office, confirmations and settlements processes.
  • Translate operational needs into functional and technical specifications.
Murex Platform Ownership
  • Provide functional ownership of the Murex platform for Derivatives Operations.
  • Oversee configuration, enhancements, and vendor-led deliveries.
  • Ensure alignment between Murex functionality and operational processes.
Delivery, Development & Testing
  • Oversee design, development, and testing for BAU and project initiatives.
  • Own testing strategy including UAT and regression testing.
  • Coordinate release planning and defect resolution.
BAU & Production Support
  • Provide senior oversight of production support.
  • Act as escalation point for critical operational incidents.
  • Drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
Prioritization & Governance
  • Manage prioritization across BAU and project workstreams.
  • Provide governance, reporting, and senior management updates.
Leadership
  • Lead and mentor analysts, developers, and testers.
  • Represent Derivatives Operations technology initiatives in senior forums.

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