Middle Office Trade Support - Equity Derivatives Desk

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking in New York seeks a Middle Office Trade Support specialist for the Equity Derivatives Desk. You will collaborate with traders to capture trades, run risk and PnL reports, validate data, and monitor expirations and lifecycle events.

The role requires strong Excel skills, 5–10 years in Trade Support or as a Trader Assistant, and SIE and Series 99 certifications. This is a VP-level position offering a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant field experience.
• 5–10 years in Trade Support or as a Trader Assistant preferred.
• Familiarity with Equity Derivatives products and Payoffs.

Responsibilities

• Capture trades accurately in firm systems.
• Generate and run risk and PnL reports.
• Validate market data for accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute PnL reports.
• Monitor positions for expirations and lifecycle events.
• Collaborate with team to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Equity Derivatives knowledge

Payoffs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

SIE certification

Series 99 certification

Tools

MarketWire

Sophis

Bloomberg

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Middle Office Trade Support - Equity Derivatives Desk specialist to join our Trade Support Operations team in support of the Securities Financing & Equity Derivatives Desk. In this role, you will collaborate closely with traders to facilitate their activities, accurately capture trades in our internal systems, generate reports to assess risks, validate market data, produce profit and loss (PnL) reports, and track positions for expirations and other life‑cycle events related to the firm’s trading activities. The responsibilities of this desk encompass equity-based derivatives products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support traders by capturing trades accurately in the firm's internal systems.
• Generate and run reports to assess and calculate risk exposure.
• Validate market data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare and distribute profit and loss (PnL) reports.
• Monitor and track trading positions for expirations and other lifecycle events.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Trade Support or as a Trader Assistant is preferred.
• Familiarity with Equity Derivatives products and Payoffs
• Familiarity with Medium Term Notes
• Knowledge of various industry trading platforms and utilities (e.g., MarketWire, Sophis, Bloomberg).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) and Series 99 certifications mandatory

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 VP-level position will be between $135,000 - $155,000. 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.