Operations Analyst

The Horizon Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking an Operations Analyst in New York, NY. This full-time role involves supporting trade processing, performing reconciliations, and ensuring data integrity across investment operations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in fixed income operations, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with portfolio management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fixed income operations including credit agreements.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle and reconciliation processes.
• Self-starter capable of managing tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture and settle trades across asset classes.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations.
• Monitor investment data quality and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Horizon Group is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Operations Analyst to join the investment operations team for one of our clients located in New York, NY.

Our client is a rapidly growing organization that owns and operates multiple insurance companies and ancillary insurance businesses. Their AUM currently stands at approximately $9 billion. Portfolio investments include traditional fixed income instruments as well as less liquid and alternative assets, including CLOs, private and collateralized credit, real estate, and private equity transactions.

The Operations Analyst will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and internal stakeholders to support the day-to-day operational activities across a range of investment strategies. The role is focused on accurate trade processing, reconciliation, and supporting the integrity of investment data across internal systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture and settle trades across asset classes
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations; investigate and resolve breaks with custodians and administrators
• Monitor investment data quality across trade, position, and accounting systems; elevate issues as needed
• Assist in interpreting credit agreements and term sheets to support operational setup and trade booking
• Collaborate with portfolio management, risk, and accounting teams to ensure timely issue resolution and data alignment
• Support new business initiatives, system enhancements, and workflow automation projects

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance with 3+ years of experience in fixed income operations including credit agreements
• Understanding of trade lifecycle and basic reconciliation processes
• Strong Excel skills; ability to handle large datasets and generate repeatable reporting outputs
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to work cross-functionally
• Self-starter capable of managing tasks independently in a high-pressure environment
• Team-oriented mindset and strong professional integrity

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Investment Management and Financial Services