Job Title: Director of Derivatives Research and Analysis (Public Policy)
Reports to: Head of Research
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Salary: $150,000 – $175,000

Job purpose
The Director of Research will be responsible for conducting and writing research on key issues and trends in over-the-counter derivatives markets. Some of the research areas include ESG derivatives, digital regulatory reporting, derivatives in emerging markets, derivatives clearing and trading, margin, transition from LIBOR to risk-free rates, market regulations and market structure.
The person will be located in New York and will report to the Head of Research.

 

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research and surveys on key issues and trends in over-the-counter derivatives markets.
• Collaborate on research projects with to Public Policy and other ISDA teams
• Engage in ISDA educational efforts by speaking at the conferences
• Build relationships with research professional at other trade groups, think tanks and regulators
• Provide research support to other ISDA teams on various projects to strengthen fact-based advocacy efforts
• Collect and analyse data from outside sources and internal database
• Manage projects to improve and expand ISDA SwapsInfo website

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; CFA or MBA is preferred

 

Skills and competencies

• Professional writing experience: crafting research notes, developing industry reports, etc.
• Solid quantitative and qualitative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent critical thinking
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; solid relationship-building and listening skills
• Ability to leverage industry contacts as well as your network of key relationships within investment and trading community including banks, asset managers, asset owners, consultants, and traders
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Advanced Excel proficiency

 

Experience

• Five to seven years of experience with a research background in derivatives, fixed income, or credit

 

Benefits

• ISDA offers a great work environment, with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
• Retirement – with employer match
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered at little to no cost to employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Pre and post-tax commuter spending accounts
• Education – ISDA offers a yearly training calendar across all offices
• Flexible working policy
• Company and office social events

 

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