Hybrid Trade Operations Associate Director

Dawn Taylor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Dawn Taylor represents a NYC-based international financial services client seeking a Trade Operations Associate Director. This role supports clients, resolves issues, and mentors staff, reporting to the Director, Head of Operations in a hybrid NYC setting.

The role requires a finance degree and 7–10+ years in operations/back/middle office, with Series 7, SIE and Series 99 licensing, plus strong project management and client service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in Operations, Middle Office, Back Office or Trade Support.
• Licensing: Series 7, SIE, and Series 99 required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate processing of trades internationally and domestically.
• Manage client onboarding of new accounts, sub-accounts, and managed funds.
• Lead operational projects, including cross-functional initiatives and system upgrades.
• Process trade confirmations for fixed income, equities and treasuries.
• Perform daily position reconciliations ensuring trade capture and processing.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits with remediation updates.
• Manage full trade life cycle from booking through settlement.
• Complete TRACE reporting, create JIRA tickets and support UAT.
• Identify initiatives to streamline processes and improve controls.
• Resolve settlement breaks and discrepancies with clients and counterparties.
• Maintain adherence to procedures ensuring regulatory and governance compliance.
• Train staff.

Skills

Series 7 license

SIE license

Series 99 license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance

Tools

FINRA

TRAQS

DTCC Alert

CTM

Job description

Dawn Taylor represents a NYC-based international financial services client seeking a Trade Operations Associate Director. This role supports clients, resolves issues, and mentors staff, reporting to the Director, Head of Operations in a hybrid NYC setting.

The role requires a finance degree and 7–10+ years in operations/back/middle office, with Series 7, SIE and Series 99 licensing, plus strong project management and client service skills.