Senior Derivatives Analyst

Our client, a global commodities trading firm, is looking for a Senior Derivatives Analyst to join their Commodities & Equities Operations team in London. Responsibilities include: Monitor daily cash movements, margin requirements, and collateral balances across clearing brokers and counterparties Perform reconciliations of positions, cash, and margin activity, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner Build strong working relationships with brokers, exchanges, treasury, risk, middle office, and trading teams Support and improve operational workflows through automation projects using Python and SQL Assist with collateral optimisation, balance sheet efficiency initiatives, and onboarding of new trading activities You will need to have the following experience: 3–5 years’ experience within derivatives operations, clearing, middle office, treasury, or commodities operations Strong understanding of futures, options, margining, settlements, and collateral management processes Hands-on Python experience, ideally including automation and data analysis libraries such as Pandas and Openpyxl Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work confidently across large datasets and reconciliations Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail If you are interested or would like to apply, please reach out to Paula at Marlin Selection.