Position Summary
A growing capital markets organization is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to support the execution and processing of transactions across global financial markets. This position serves as a critical link between trading, finance, technology, and external market participants to ensure accurate transaction processing, effective operational controls, and timely issue resolution.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, has a strong understanding of post-trade operations, and is interested in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancement.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee the daily processing of trade activity from execution through final settlement.
Investigate and resolve trade breaks, settlement exceptions, and reconciliation discrepancies.
Perform cash, position, and transaction reconciliations across internal systems and external counterparties.
Coordinate with clearing firms, custodians, brokers, exchanges, and other market participants to resolve operational inquiries.
Monitor daily operational workflows and escalate issues that may impact trading activity or settlement timelines.
Support regulatory reporting and operational control processes as required.
Maintain accurate books and records in accordance with internal policies and industry requirements.
Assist with onboarding new products, trading venues, and operational workflows.
Partner with Technology to improve automation, reporting, and data integrity across post-trade processes.
Prepare operational metrics and management reporting while identifying trends and process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
2–6 years of experience in trade operations, settlements, middle office, securities operations, or a related capital markets function.
Strong knowledge of the securities trade lifecycle, including allocations, confirmations, clearing, settlement, and reconciliations.
Experience working with broker-dealers, investment firms, exchanges, custodians, or clearing organizations.
Familiarity with operational risk controls and exception management.
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with SQL or similar data-querying tools preferred.
Exposure to Python, VBA, or workflow automation tools is a plus.
Corporate actions experience is beneficial but not required.

Trade Operations Analyst

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