Macro Trade Support VP

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Discretionary incentive award depending on performance

Job summary

A leading investment bank in New York is seeking an experienced VP Trade Support to oversee the trade support lifecycle for its Fixed Income and Commodities trading desks. This strategic role involves managing a small team, optimizing processes, and acting as a key liaison across trading, sales, operations, and technology. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of trading products, proven leadership experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in front-office trade support or middle office within global markets.
• Proven experience in team leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income and Commodities products and their trade flows.
• Solid grasp of P&L, risk, and operational controls.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade support lifecycle and optimize processes.
• Act as the primary contact for trading management.
• Supervise and validate trade bookings and amendments.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Fixed Income and Commodities expertise

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Summit

Murex

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated VP Trade Support person to join the support team for the Fixed Income & Commodities trading desks. This is a strategic role responsible for overseeing the full trade support lifecycle, optimizing processes, and managing a small team of trade support analysts. You will act as a critical link between trading, sales, operations, risk, and technology.

• Will be responsible to manage the more complex initiatives, including taking the lead on change management for new flows, products
• Act as the primary point of contact for trading management on trade capture, P&L, and operational risk topics.
• Supervise and validate trade bookings, amendments, and exception handling to ensure timely and accurate representation of the trading books.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in partnership with technology support teams.
• Collaborate with trading, sales, risk, compliance, and operations to resolve complex issues and support new business initiatives.
• Ensure all team members are adhering to internal control frameworks and contribute to internal audits and regulatory deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior staff; foster a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five years of experience in front-office trade support or middle office within global markets, with a strong focus on Fixed Income and/or Commodities.
• Proven experience in team leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income and Commodities products and their trade flows.
• Solid grasp of P&L, risk, and operational controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; Summit and Murex is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the front-to-back chain.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resilient
• SIE, Series 99

Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities.

The salary range for this position will be between $120,00 - $145,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.