Secondary Markets Specialist

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York is looking for a Secondary Markets Specialist who will monitor and analyze secondary market transactions and pricing. Key responsibilities include supporting trade execution and reconciliation, along with conducting portfolio analysis to optimize performance. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and have proficiency in Excel. This full-time role is ideal for those interested in financial markets and quantitative analysis.

Qualifications

• Understanding of financial markets and secondary market mechanics.
• Experience or coursework in trading or quantitative finance preferred.
• Proficiency in analytical tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor secondary market transactions and pricing.
• Support trade execution and reconciliation.
• Analyze performance and transaction costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Secondary Markets Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Secondary Markets Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in secondary market trading, liquidity management, and investment portfolio support.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., equities, fixed income, private equity, alternative investments), and secondary market activity.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Secondary Markets Specialist supports investment and trading teams by analyzing secondary market transactions, monitoring liquidity and pricing, and assisting with the execution and settlement of trades. This role blends quantitative analysis, market monitoring, and operational support to optimize portfolio performance and secondary market activity.

The position involves close collaboration with portfolio managers, trading desks, risk teams, and operations/settlement teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor secondary market transactions, pricing, and liquidity for portfolio positions
• Support trade execution, settlement, and reconciliation in secondary markets
• Analyze secondary market performance, transaction costs, and market impact
• Build and maintain dashboards, analytical models, and reporting tools for secondary market activity
• Conduct portfolio analysis to assess liquidity, pricing, and secondary market trends
• Assist with P&L tracking, risk exposure reporting, and portfolio valuation adjustments
• Identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and opportunities in secondary market transactions
• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc reports for portfolio managers and senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of financial markets, instruments, and secondary market mechanics
• Experience or coursework in trading, secondary market analysis, or quantitative finance (preferred but not required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in secondary markets, portfolio management, and investment strategies

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching
• Resume and profile optimization
• Guidance on outreach to investment and trading teams
• Interview preparation for secondary markets, trading, and quantitative assessments
• To learn more or express interest in secondary markets roles, visit:
  https://www.careerlaunch.ai/