Prime Finance/Brokerage Technical Analyst (NYC)

GMS Advisors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office 2-3 days/week

Job summary

GMS Advisors in New York seeks a Prime Finance Technical Analyst to provide hands-on support for Prime Brokerage, Swap and Securities Lending platforms, spanning Equity, Options and Fixed Income.

You will translate business needs into technical specs, develop and test enhancements, and collaborate with Product, Technology and Operations across global teams, with a hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical analysis, platform support or development in Global Markets.
• Experience in Prime Finance/Prime Brokerage business and related products.
• Domain knowledge of Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions lifecycle, and Tax Services.
• Hands-on expertise using SQL for querying and Python for scripting/automation.
• Strong understanding of Trade lifecycle and Market connectivity workflows.
• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger; familiarity with Git and agile workflows.
• Proven ability to operate in a production support environment with tight SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Support Asset Services and Tax platforms, monitor operations and handle exceptions.
• Provide Level 2/3 production and functional support across order lifecycle and post-trade flows.
• Deliver technical enhancements, translate requirements into specs, and test solutions.
• Analyze data, perform root-cause analysis, and improve processes.
• Participate in SDLC, release management, and documentation of solutions.
• Engage with Product, Business stakeholders, and vendor teams to align on requirements.

Skills

SQL

Python

Prime Finance

Trade lifecycle

APIs (Swagger)

Git / VCS

Agile methods

DB: MSSQL/PLSQL

Tools

Swagger

Git

Job description

Our client is one of the largest banks in North America as measured by assets. They offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world with approximately 2,700 professionals in 30+ locations around the world, including 20 offices in North America.

*** Please NO 3rd party solicitations / Direct candidates ONLY!

*** Green Card Holders or US Citizens only

*** Must be NY/NJ Metro area based and willing to work on C2C or 1099

*** Client interviews will be in-person in their Midtown Manhattan offices

*** This role is hybrid 2-3 days in office and a longer term contract (possibility to convert after one year)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Prime Finance Technical Analyst to provide hands‑on support for Prime Finance businesses, including Prime Brokerage, Swap and Securities Lending with products covering Equity, Options, Fixed Income and OTC. This role focuses on Platform support, analysis, and delivery execution, working closely with the Product, Technology and Operations teams.

This role will focus on the firm’s Asset and Tax Services platforms. The contractor will support these platforms, troubleshoot issues, deliver enhancements, and ensure stability of these critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Support Asset Services and Tax teams and platforms

• Monitor and Support platform operations including, exception processing and maintenance.
• Monitor dependencies across global teams and vendors in multi‑region financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls (e.g., audit, risk, and compliance standards).
• Liaison across Product, Client Services, Asset Services, Tax, Operations and Technology teams.

Platform Support

• Provide Level 2/3 production & functional support
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across order lifecycle, executions, and post‑trade flows
• Partner directly with the various teams, and vendors to ensure post trade platform & system reliability

Technical Delivery & Enhancements

• Translating business requirements into technical specifications and solutions
• Develop, test, and implement system enhancements and fixes
• Support SQL and Python‑based analysis, automation, and tooling
• Contribute to integration efforts across upstream/downstream systems

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Diagnosing issues and documenting/communicating root cause analysis
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliation support across trade lifecycle
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements

SDLC & Governance

• Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including testing and release support
• Ensure adherence to release management, version control, and production standards
• Support documentation of technical solutions and processes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Product & Business stakeholders to interpret requirements
• Provide technical consultation and advisory support to project teams
• Communicate clearly across FO/MO/BO and vendor teams

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in technical analysis, platform support or development supporting Global Markets
• Experience in Prime Finance/Prime Brokerage business and related products
• Domain knowledge of Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions lifecycle, and Tax Services
• Hands‑on expertise using SQL (advanced querying, troubleshooting) and Python (scripting, automation, analysis)
• Strong understanding of Trade lifecycle and Market connectivity workflows
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to think critically and adapt to new technologies
• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger or API Blueprint
• Experience with agile development methodologies and similar frameworks including familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Solid understanding of database systems, MSSQL, PL SQL, with experience enhancing & maintaining store procedures
• Proven ability to operate in a production support environment with tight SLAs

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with vendor platforms (e.g., Broadridge, GLOSS, Global One, SwapOne, S&P IMActions, Geneva)
• DevOps Practices: Experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring in cloud environments, ensuring efficient and scalable software delivery.
• Architectural Knowledge: In-depth understanding of architectural principles, design patterns, and microservices architecture, allowing for the design and implementation of robust and scalable solutions.