Finance and Operations Analyst

Neutral Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Neutral Street in New York is seeking a financial operations professional to support daily accounting, settlement, and reporting processes for our trading firm. This role focuses on reconciliation of P&L, margin management, and preparing financial statements in a fast-paced environment.

You will automate workflows using Python or SQL and work closely with trading desks to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and basic programming (Python, SQL).
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of financial instruments and trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily trading P&L and positions across multiple clearing houses.
• Manage margin requirements and optimize capital allocation.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Automate operational workflows using Python or SQL.

Skills

Excel

Python

SQL

Financial instruments

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Support the firm's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, settlement, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily trading P&L and positions across multiple clearing houses
• Manage margin requirements and optimize capital allocation
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and regulatory reports
• Automate operational workflows using Python or SQL

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Strong proficiency in Excel and basic programming (Python, SQL)
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of financial instruments and trade lifecycle