Operations Analyst in Derivatives Trade Support (NAM Portugal) Job ID: ****We are looking for an Analyst, to join Derivatives Operations, OTC Clearing & Trade Management in Nordea Asset Management, who is structured, self-driven and analytical.
This is an opportunity for you to grow while working with a wide variety of challenging tasks and to build a network across many different areas in Nordea Asset Management.Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is the center of investment management in the Nordea Group and in the Asset & Wealth Management division.
NAM is the largest asset manager in the Nordics with the vision of being a leading European Asset Manager.
We want to do this by delivering returns with responsibility.
We meet customer demands and guide our customers in the right direction in asset selection while ensuring prudent ESG practices.
NAM has around 900 employees and more than 475 Nordic and international institutional clients.About this opportunity You'll join a team of 5 (4 in Lisbon and 1 in Copenhagen) and be a central part of the Asset Management value chain under Operations & Technology.
Nordea Asset Management is responsible for all actively managed investment products in Nordea and handles the development, implementation, the daily production and the support and management of our product offering, including the operation and management of the fund companies.
The role is based in Quinta da Fonte (Oeiras).
What you'll be doingTaking care of our daily operational Derivatives management tasks covering issues such as trade confirmation, reconciliation, investigations and payments;
On a daily basis interact with counterparties, clearing brokers and other internal- and external business units;
You will take part in developing new and better control routines.Who you are Collaboration.
Ownership.
Passion.
Courage.
These are the four key values that guide us in being at our best.
We imagine that you enjoy learning and are motivated to bring your ideas to the table.
You're willing to take initiative, willing to speak up – even when it's difficult – and committed to empowering others.As a person we expect you toBe able to propose innovative ideas and contribute effectively.Be motivated for taking initiative and be able to speak up.Have an interest in data/data analytics.Be flexible and adaptable.Have a keen interest in exploring process improvement and automation.Be service minded and have proficient problem solving skills.Adjust to evolving responsibilities and take responsibility for developing your own skills.Be able to work collaboratively and adjust effectively to a changing environment.To do well in this role, we believe that you are/haveEfficient work standards and an ability to deliver high quality even under tight deadlines.Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.You have finished a bachelor/master level education within finance, engineering or mathematics.Structured as the work covers both daily routines, ad-hoc issues and longer projects.Knowledge about derivatives is preferential, but not a requirement, as we will train you.Knowledge of or an interest in at least one of the following coding languages: VBA, Python and SQL developer is preferential, but not a requirement.Your experienceKnowledge of FIATECH, OSTTRA, ALERT.Previous use of Jira.If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps Submit your application no later than 30/04/2026.
The position might be filled before deadline.At Nordea, we recruit from the widest possible pool and hire the most qualified person for the job.
Diversity enhances our capabilities.
And once you are on board, you will find that we offer equal opportunities to everyone.Great people often know great people – please share if you have a friend who could be a perfect match for this job.
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