Entry Level Trading Operations Analyst

Lenmar Consulting Inc; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lenmar Consulting Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Trading Operations Analyst in Baltimore, MD. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days on site per week and a starting rate of $20 per hour on a W2 basis with no benefits.

The position is contract-based and requires a Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Excel and Word, are essential for success in supporting global securities lending and secured funding desks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure securities lending and secured funding trades booked by the trading desk are processed quickly and accurately.
• Resolve trade exception issues by liaising with the trading desk and support teams.
• Perform trade reconciliation and resolve breaks.
• Resolve failing trades by working with the trading desk and counterparties.
• Troubleshoot problems ad-hoc and respond to trading desk and client-driven demands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure in a fast paced multi-tasking environment
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Entry Level Trading Operations Analyst

Rate: $20/hr w2 no benefits

Contract

Baltimore, MD

Description

• Hybrid: 3 days on site per week
• Interviews will be (1) round in person
• BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED
• Customer Service Experience Preferred
• Financial Services Experience Preferred

Skills Required (essential)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure in a fast paced multi-tasking environment
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Role Description

The team provides operational support and interacts daily with global securities lending and secured funding trading desks. The team handles both equity and fixed income products across the US and international markets. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to both trading and client service organizations, has direct client contact and relationship management responsibilities, as well as working with various Operations Teams globally including Security Settlements, Corporate Actions, Finance, Prime Brokerage, Cash Management and Risk. The Team is made up of various groups allowing employees to gain a wide array of experience in Financial Services. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strong working knowledge and proficiency in the appropriate computer programs such as MS Word and Excel, knowledge of financial services field. Must be able to learn quickly and to engage in a number of detailed tasks at once. Must have strong flexibility in regard to the duties assigned and problem solving skills, be able to work independently.

Duties May Include

• Ensure securities lending and secured funding trades booked by the trading desk are processed quickly and accurately.
• Resolving any trade exception issues by liaising with the trading desk and appropriate support teams.
• Performing trade reconciliation and resolving breaks.
• Resolving failing trades by working directly with the trading desk and counterparties.
• Troubleshooting problems arising on an ad-hoc basis and react to both the trading desk and client driven demands.