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Phaxis

Collateral Management Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

... Operations team. In this role, you will oversee the daily processing of collateral and margin activities across bilateral and cleared derivatives portfolios. You will ensure accurate margin ...

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How much do derivatives operations jobs pay per year?

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.

Vice President, Derivatives Fund Accounting

BNY

Lake Mary, FL

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting to join the Derivative Support Group within our Fund and Investor Services Client Platform team. This role is located in Lake Mary (4 days in office expectation per week).

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Own end‐to‐end service delivery for an assigned portfolio of derivative clients, with accountability for accuracy, timeliness, client outcomes, and control adherence.
• Provide direct oversight and day‐to‐day management of a defined portion of the Lake Mary derivatives desk, including work allocation, prioritisation, and quality oversight.
• Run and formally sign off daily OTC derivatives operations, including trade capture validation, lifecycle management, break investigation, and NAV‐impacting activities.
• Independently manage and resolve escalations and material exceptions, exercising sound judgement and escalating appropriately where client, financial, or control risk exists.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Strong derivatives experience within Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Asset Management, or Pricing; prior Fund Accounting experience beneficial.
• Experience with FIS Investment Accounting Manager (InvestOne) is a strong advantage.
• Strong OTC derivatives product and process knowledge, with hands‐on lifecycle and reconciliation expertise.
• Proven ability to operate independently with full accountability for delivery, risk management, and escalation decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading day‐to‐day operational delivery while remaining technically hands‐on.
• Strong risk and control mindset with the ability to make sound production and sign‐off decisions.
• Practical experience with ETL tools (e.g., Xceptor, Alteryx) preferred; advanced MS Excel required.
• Data and MI capability; experience structuring datasets and dashboards; Power BI beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA, FRM) beneficial but not required.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

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Here's a few of our recent awards:

America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
"Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

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