Equity Clearing & Settlements Specialist

Phyton Talent Advisors; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Jersey City is seeking a Back Office Operations Specialist to support clearing and settlement functions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in back-office operations, strong knowledge of securities operations, and an active FINRA license. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as trade processing and reconciliations, making it integral to operational efficiency within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in back-office operations at a clearing firm or bank.
• Active FINRA license – Series 99 or 7 required (additional licenses a plus).
• Hands-on experience with equities, options, and fixed income instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily back-office operations for clearing and settlement.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure accurate posting of transactions.
• Manage and process corporate actions.

Skills

Experience in back-office operations

Knowledge of securities operations

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Core clearing systems (DTC, banking platforms)

Inteliclear system

Job description

A financial services firm in Jersey City is seeking a Back Office Operations Specialist to support clearing and settlement functions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in back-office operations, strong knowledge of securities operations, and an active FINRA license. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as trade processing and reconciliations, making it integral to operational efficiency within the firm.