Equity Operations Analyst — Trade & Data Analytics

Rentec; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentec is seeking an Equity Analyst to support the Operations team by investigating trade and position breaks, analyzing corporate actions, and monitoring financing. The role also involves identifying process improvements and supporting new markets, products, and funds.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliation with prime brokers, cross-system validation (Advent Geneva), and maintaining counterparty issue lists. Strong Excel skills and a finance/analytical background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, information systems, mathematics, or another analytical/engineering field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial services.
• Equity derivatives knowledge and trade lifecycle experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills and advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile trading accounts daily by liaising with prime and executing brokers.
• Reconcile accounts across counterparties, trading systems, and Advent Geneva including cash, positions, activity, and income/expenses.
• Maintain counterparty issue lists and coordinate review meetings to drive resolution of open items.
• Support projects by conducting root-cause analysis, identifying issues, and documenting technical requirements.
• Leverage technology to support user testing and implementation of operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Production Monitoring, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax to optimize departmental procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related analytical field

Tools

Excel

Advent Geneva

Job description

Rentec is seeking an Equity Analyst to support the Operations team by investigating trade and position breaks, analyzing corporate actions, and monitoring financing. The role also involves identifying process improvements and supporting new markets, products, and funds.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliation with prime brokers, cross-system validation (Advent Geneva), and maintaining counterparty issue lists. Strong Excel skills and a finance/analytical background are required.