Derivatives Analyst

FX Operations Analyst – Trade Reconciliations & Confirmations

Location: Charlotte, NC – Uptown (Onsite, Monday–Friday)

Pay Rate: $35/hr W2

Employment Type: 9-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

Calculated Hire is seeking a junior FX Operations Analyst to support a leading financial institution's Corporate & Investment Banking division in Charlotte, NC.

This opportunity supports a large-scale Foreign Exchange (FX) migration initiative involving trade reconciliations, documentation, and operational processes. The analyst will work closely with an experienced team while gaining exposure to FX products, derivatives, and the broader trade lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in finance, economics, banking, or investment operations, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in building a career within financial markets. Previous derivatives experience is not required, but an interest in learning about trading and financial products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume trade reconciliations, reviewing and comparing transaction information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining trade-related documentation.
• Identify discrepancies across trade information, records, and reports, escalating issues when necessary.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, reconcile, and validate data using VLOOKUP, sorting, filtering, and formatting.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the FX migration process.
• Support repetitive, detail-oriented operational processes while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal team members to resolve outstanding items and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Gradually take on additional investigative and documentation-related responsibilities as knowledge of FX products and processes develops.

Required Qualifications

• Educational background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or relevant experience in financial services.
• Genuine interest in financial markets, trading, foreign exchange, and/or derivatives.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in financial or transactional information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formatting, and basic lookup functions.
• Ability to manage repetitive, high-volume tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Strong organizational skills, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow established procedures, ask thoughtful questions, and work independently as training progresses.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Uptown Charlotte.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience in banking, financial operations, investment operations, accounting, or capital markets.
• Experience performing reconciliations, transaction processing, data validation, or exception resolution.
• Familiarity with the trade lifecycle, FX products, derivatives, or post-trade operations.
• Exposure to trade confirmations, settlements, or financial documentation.
• Experience with FX Calypso, FXall, Misys, or similar financial platforms.