Operational Specialist- Entry Level

Mission Staffing; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing in Jersey City, NJ is searching for an Operations Specialist to manage security trades and client interactions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include processing trades, verifying information, and contributing to process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have minimal experience in financial services, a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in financial services, preferably at a large banking institution.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and settle deliver and receive orders through DTC for custody accounts.
• Verify trade information against broker presentations via the Sonic system.
• Review and resolve discrepancies, including DTC reclaims.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external clients to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of USD and foreign currency payments

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution based in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking an Operations Specialist to join their growing team. This individual will be responsible for processing and settling security trades at DTC, including equities, corporate fixed income, and commercial paper, while managing client communication and reconciliation in a fast-paced environment. Will look at recent college graduates with relevant internship experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Process and settle deliver and receive orders through DTC for custody accounts
• Verify trade information (account number, quantity, CUSIP, etc.) against broker presentations via the Sonic system
• Review and resolve discrepancies, including DTC reclaims
• Escalate high-value problem trades to management
• Communicate professionally with internal and external clients and counterparties to resolve issues and minimize risk
• Contribute to management reporting, including work volume statistics
• Support process improvement initiatives across the division

Requirements:

• 0-1 year of experience in financial services, preferably a large banking institution
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of USD and foreign currency payments preferred