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Catalyst Corporate Fede

Portfolio Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, bond math, and familiar with derivatives * Ability to interpret economic data. Understanding of monetary policy and its impact on rates and shape of ...

MSCI

Financial Data Engineer

Addison, TX

$85K - $111K/yr

The scope of market data spans equity and derivatives markets, fixed income, securitized, credit and legal entity/issuer content. Your Key Responsibilities Software Engineering -- architect, design ...

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What are some common challenges faced when working in fixed income derivatives, and how can candidates prepare for them?

Professionals in Fixed Income Derivatives often face challenges related to rapidly changing market conditions, complex valuation models, and regulatory requirements. To succeed, candidates should be comfortable with quantitative analysis, stay updated on market trends, and be proactive in learning about new regulatory changes. Collaboration with traders, risk managers, and IT teams is essential for managing risk and developing effective strategies. Gaining hands-on experience with relevant pricing tools and maintaining strong communication skills will help you thrive in this fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Fixed Income Derivatives vs Fixed Income Analysts?

AspectFixed Income DerivativesFixed Income Analysts
Primary FocusDeveloping, pricing, and managing derivatives tied to fixed income securitiesAnalyzing fixed income securities and market trends to provide investment insights
Required SkillsQuantitative analysis, derivatives pricing, risk managementCredit analysis, market research, financial modeling
Work EnvironmentTrading desks, risk management teams, investment banksResearch departments, asset management firms, banks
CertificationsFRM, CFA, derivatives certificationsCFA, CPA, or related financial certifications

Fixed Income Derivatives professionals focus on creating and managing derivative products linked to fixed income securities, emphasizing quantitative skills and risk management. Fixed Income Analysts primarily analyze securities and market data to guide investment decisions. While both roles require strong financial knowledge, derivatives specialists are more involved in product development and trading, whereas analysts focus on research and valuation.

What is fixed income derivatives?

Fixed income derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from underlying fixed income securities, such as bonds or interest rates. Common examples include interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, and bond futures. These instruments are used by investors and institutions to manage risk, hedge exposures, or speculate on movements in interest rates and credit spreads. They play a crucial role in modern financial markets by providing tools for risk management and price discovery.

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

To excel as a Fixed Income Derivatives Specialist, you need a strong background in finance, quantitative analysis, and risk management, often supported by a relevant degree such as finance, mathematics, or economics. Familiarity with financial modeling tools like Excel, Bloomberg Terminal, and programming languages such as Python or VBA is highly valuable, as are certifications like CFA or FRM. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this field. These capabilities are crucial for accurately pricing derivatives, managing risk exposures, and making informed trading or investment decisions in a complex, fast-moving market.
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FHNF COMMODITY DERIVATIVES MARKETER - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

First Horizon Bank

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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39th of 171 rated banks

Job description

Role Overview

First Horizon Bank is seeking an experienced Commodity Derivatives Marketer to lead the design and execution of client driven commodity hedging programs in support of the Energy, Commercial, and Specialty Lending Groups.  This individual will work closely with relationship managers, credit officers, and energy bankers to integrate commodity hedging into reservebased lending (RBL), project finance, corporate revolvers, and other energy lending products, helping clients stabilize cash flows and protect borrowing capacity.  This role will be focused exclusively on the servicing of lending clients within First Horizon’s footprint and does not involve proprietary trading.

Location: Flexible with travel required to attend customer meetings and cover lending territory

Department: Derivative Products Group (Capital Markets Division)

Level: Senior Vice President

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in joint client meetings with lenders to discuss market conditions, hedge structures, and how hedging supports credit metrics and capital plans.
  • Translate borrowers’ commodity exposures (production profiles, basis risk, transportation, storage, offtake contracts and consumption) into tailored hedging programs aligned with loan covenants and business plans.
  • Originate and present hedge optimization ideas, rehedge opportunities, and scenario analyses that align with each client’s capital structure and lending arrangements.
  • Assist with Commercial Bankers across the First Horizon footprint with consumption hedges for clients that have energy price exposure in their operations.
  • Execute clientinitiated oil and gas derivatives (swaps and options) in support of existing and prospective energy lending relationships.
  • Work with legal and documentation teams on ISDA/CSA agreements, hedging provisions in loan documentation, and confirmations for client trades.
  • Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, confirmations, and reconciliation in coordination with middle and back office.
  • Record hedge transactions and off-setting upstream positions in derivative system of record.

Qualifications

Required

  • Prior experience in providing commodity hedging advice & execution to upstream oil & gas exploration & production companies who have reserve-based loans.
  • 10+ years of experience in oil and/or natural gas derivatives hedging, marketing, or structuring, ideally with direct exposure to energy lending, RBL, or project finance.
  • Meaningful experience in over-the-counter back-to-back hedging programs
  • Strong understanding of physical oil and gas markets, benchmarks, and basis dynamics, and how they interact with lending structures and credit risk.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing hedging programs for corporate or sponsorbacked energy clients.

Preferred

  • Prior experience working with Commercial and Industrial clients on structuring hedges to stabilize the cost inputs for commodity consumption.

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com. 

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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