Derivates Operations Co-op (2027) (Derivatives)

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa; hybrid schedule with four days per week in the West Des Moines office and one remote day

Company

hirify.global provides products and services for customers and financial professionals, with operations focused on investment and hedging activities.

What you will do

• Support trade processing and data management across derivative products in collaboration with Derivative Portfolio Management, Derivative Trading, Legal, Treasury, and Investment Accounting.
• Assist with settlements, margin requirements, cash movements, and collateral activities involving domestic and international investment banks.
• Review and reconcile trade bookings, transaction data, and legal documentation across trading, collateral, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Support third-party service provider oversight and maintain derivative trading agreements, including ISDAs, CSAs, and MCAs.
• Follow procedures and controls, escalate operational issues, and contribute to projects improving workflows, data quality, reporting, and efficiency.
• Gain exposure to cleared and bilateral derivatives, collateral management, portfolio reconciliation, futures, options, foreign exchange, swaps, and related trade lifecycle events.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Enrollment at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 term.
• Availability for the full co-op term from the beginning of January through May 2027.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with four days per week in the West Des Moines office and one day remotely.
• Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative approach, and willingness to learn new financial concepts, systems, and technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with VBA or SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and dynamic work environment.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals, internal teams, and external trading partners.
• Exposure to AI and emerging technologies, including approved tools for analyzing information, streamlining routine work, and supporting operational improvements.
• Military Friendly Employer and Equal Opportunity Employer.