Finance Consultant
Company: Professional Project Partners
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Derivative Operations Analyst Location: West Des
Moines, IA Are you someone who enjoys working at the intersection
of investments, operations, and data? A leading financial services
organization is looking to add a Derivative Operations Analyst to a
high-impact team supporting complex investment and hedging
strategies. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on exposure to
derivative products while partnering with trading, portfolio
management, and accounting teams across the business. This role
offers a mix of day-to-day trade support and strategic project
work, giving you the chance to both execute and improve how
derivative operations are run. What You’ll Be Doing Partner with
Portfolio Managers, Traders, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting teams
to support the full lifecycle of derivative trades Coordinate with
global banking partners to manage settlements, collateral
movements, and margin requirements Ensure accurate and timely flow
of trade data across internal systems and downstream reporting
platforms Review trade bookings and legal documentation to confirm
accuracy and proper processing Monitor and resolve issues with
external service providers and internal stakeholders Support
collateral management processes and cash movements tied to
derivative activity Maintain and interpret trading agreements
including ISDAs, CSAs, and related documentation Contribute to
process improvements and operational enhancements across the team
Assist with FX, swaps, and options activity including trade
affirmations and settlements through third-party platforms What
We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting,
Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience Exposure to
investment or financial operations, ideally within derivatives
Understanding of post-trade processes such as settlements,
confirmations, and reconciliations is a plus Experience with tools
like MarkitWire, triResolve, Acadia, GTSS, or similar platforms is
helpful Strong Excel skills are required, experience with VBA or
SQL is a bonus High attention to detail with the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong
communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Why This Role Direct exposure to complex financial instruments and
investment strategies Opportunity to work closely with front office
and senior stakeholders A balance of operational work and process
improvement initiatives Collaborative team environment with strong
growth potential If you are looking to break deeper into investment
operations or expand your experience within derivatives, this is a
strong next step with a team that plays a critical role in the
organization’s success.
Keywords: Professional Project Partners, West Des Moines , Finance Consultant, Accounting, Auditing , West Des Moines, Iowa
