Equities Trade Support & Settlement Analyst

point72; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave

Mental and physical wellness programs

401(k) employer match

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Point72 is seeking an Operations teammate to support reconciliation, settlement, and trade verification across multiple products. You will coordinate with portfolio managers, traders, and control teams to resolve issues and ensure accurate books and records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication in a fast-paced trading environment. A finance-focused degree and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a financial institution or hedge fund.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel for trade reconciliation, data analysis, and operational reporting.
• Ability to support daily trade confirmation, settlement, position verification, and issue resolution across equities and related products.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-impact control function with visibility into investment performance across a global equities platform.
• Reconcile daily equities, options, CFDs, swaps, and FX transactions before market close.
• Ensure timely settlement of equity trades by identifying breaks and resolving issues.
• Verify positions against prime brokers to maintain accurate books and records.
• Coordinate with PMs, traders, counterparties and control teams to resolve issues.
• Review corporate actions and communicate position implications to trading teams.
• Monitor FX exposure and execute spot FX where needed to settle securities.
• Provide middle-office support for trade bookings, verification, and P&L.

Skills

Excel for reconciliation

Trade reconciliation

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Economics or mathematics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Point72 is seeking an Operations teammate to support reconciliation, settlement, and trade verification across multiple products. You will coordinate with portfolio managers, traders, and control teams to resolve issues and ensure accurate books and records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication in a fast-paced trading environment. A finance-focused degree and Excel proficiency are required.