Flagstar Bank
Flagstar Bank
Posted 23 days ago
Full Time
New York, New York
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Analyst supports the structuring, pricing, and risk management of interest rate and commodity hedging solutions for various corporate and private banking clients. Key duties include monitoring market trends, preparing client materials, and coordinating trade execution with middle and back-office teams.
Qualifications
You have strong quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of financial markets, fixed-income products, commodities, or derivatives concepts. You possess excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex analytics into clear business insights for clients and internal teams.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Excel
financial modeling
derivatives
swaps
options
caps
floors
collars
cross-currency swaps
WTI/Brent oil hedges
Henry Hub natural gas hedges
Bloomberg
ISDA
Job Description
Position Title
Analyst – Interest Rate and Commodity DerivativesLocation
New York, NY 10018Job Summary
The Derivatives Analyst supports the structuring, pricing, execution, and risk management of both interest rate and commodity hedging solutions within the Capital Markets division. This cross asset role provides analytical and operational support to senior sales professionals covering corporate, commercial, energy, real estate, and private banking clients. The Analyst develops foundational product knowledge across swaps, options, caps/floors, energy hedges, and market fundamentals while contributing to the growth of the bank’s derivatives platform.Job Responsibilities:
Market & Product Support
Monitor interest rate markets, central bank policy, macroeconomic trends, yield‑curve shifts, and cross‑commodity fundamentals (crude oil, natural gas, refined products).
Prepare daily and weekly market updates, pricing summaries, and internal commentary for sales and relationship teams.
Build working knowledge of derivatives including: Interest Rates: swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, collars, cross‑currency swaps & Commodities: WTI/Brent oil hedges, Henry Hub natural gas hedges, collars, three‑ways, calendar spreads, basis/location hedges.
Analytics, Pricing & Structuring
Support senior sales by running pricing models, scenario testing, and stress cases for both IRD and commodity strategies.
Prepare client-ready materials such as trade ideas, pitchbooks, risk profiles, and economics comparisons.
Contribute to structuring discussions for hedges tied to loan originations, refinancing, acquisition financing, or reserve‑based lending (for energy clients).
Execution & Operational Support
Coordinate end-to-end trade execution with sales, trading, middle office, and operations teams.
Draft and help review term sheets, confirmations, and booking instructions to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
Support regulatory processes including trade reporting, clearing/margin checks, and KYC/credit workflows.
Maintain trade logs, pricing databases, and analytics tools to support platform reporting and revenue tracking.
Risk Management & Compliance
Assist with counterparty credit exposure tracking, mark‑to‑market monitoring, and limit usage analysis.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, bank risk policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Dodd‑Frank).
Internal Collaboration
Work with Relationship Managers to prepare client materials, identify hedging needs, and support cross‑sell efforts across IRD and commodities.
Partner with Credit, and Loan Syndications to evaluate how hedging strategies interact with credit structures and the bank’s risk appetite.
Participate in platform enhancement efforts related to pricing tools, analytics dashboards, pipeline tracking, and digital client content.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field, preferred.
Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling)
Understanding of financial markets, fixed‑income products, commodities, or derivatives concepts (coursework or internship experience a plus).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communication skills with ability to translate analytics into clear business insights.
Curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
Exposure to Bloomberg, market‑data platforms, or derivatives pricing tools, preferred .
Experience from internships in sales & trading, energy risk, corporate treasury, or commercial banking, preferred
Basic knowledge of hedge accounting (ASC 815), ISDA documentation, or credit processes, preferred
Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
Pay Range
$79,158.75 - $119,938.00Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as appliable.
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