Finance & Accounting
Derivatives Analyst
A derivatives contract is a promise about the future, and somebody has to make sure both sides keep theirs. Derivatives analysts sit inside trading firms and banks managing the lifecycle of options, swaps, and futures from execution through clearing and settlement.
The role pairs precision with speed: a missed margin call or a misbooked trade can cascade quickly under T+1 timelines. Students who enjoyed both finance and operations courses tend to do well here.
A capable analyst reads ISDA documentation fluently, understands what CCPs like CME or LCH actually do, and can navigate Bloomberg Terminal without thinking about it. Growth comes from building product knowledge across asset classes and developing the calm vigilance the job requires.
US$116,847 median salary in United States¹
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¹ Median annual salary computed from the salary histogram of 50 current Adzuna job postings for "Derivatives Analyst" in United States, fetched May 2026. Skills come from the disciplines tagged on live Ewance challenges for this role.
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