Securities Operations Analyst

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks a Junior Securities Operations Associate to support daily securities and brokerage operations across client accounts and transactions. You will work with internal teams, custodians, and financial advisors while communicating with Portuguese-speaking clients and partners.

The role requires fluency in Portuguese and English and a detail-oriented, deadline-driven approach in a fast-paced financial services environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in banking, brokerage, wealth management, or securities operations.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English in written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of securities, investment products, and financial markets.
• Exposure to brokerage operations, trade settlement, account transfers, wires, or client servicing is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily securities and brokerage operations, including trade processing, settlements, transfers, and account maintenance.
• Assist with the opening, maintenance, and servicing of client accounts.
• Review transactions and account documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor trade settlements and assist with researching and resolving breaks or discrepancies.
• Process cash movements, wires, journals, and other client account transactions.
• Support ACAT and non-ACAT account transfers and asset movements.
• Work with custodians and clearing firms to resolve operational issues.
• Respond to operational inquiries from internal teams, financial advisors, and clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure transactions are processed within established deadlines.
• Follow internal controls, regulatory requirements, and established operational procedures.
• Communicate with Portuguese-speaking clients and business partners as required.
• Assist the broader operations team with reconciliations, reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

English fluency

Attention to detail

Securities knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Accounting

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Securities Operations Associate. T

The successful candidate will support day-to-day operational activity across client accounts and securities transactions while working closely with internal teams, financial advisors, custodians, and other business partners. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily securities and brokerage operations, including trade processing, settlements, transfers, and account maintenance.
• Assist with the opening, maintenance, and servicing of client accounts.
• Review transactions and account documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor trade settlements and assist with researching and resolving breaks or discrepancies.
• Process cash movements, wires, journals, and other client account transactions.
• Support ACAT and non-ACAT account transfers and asset movements.
• Work with custodians and clearing firms to resolve operational issues.
• Respond to operational inquiries from internal teams, financial advisors, and clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure transactions are processed within established deadlines.
• Follow internal controls, regulatory requirements, and established operational procedures.
• Communicate with Portuguese-speaking clients and business partners as required.
• Assist the broader operations team with reconciliations, reporting, and special projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience within banking, brokerage, wealth management, securities operations, or a related financial services environment preferred.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred.
• Basic understanding of securities, investment products, and financial markets.
• Exposure to brokerage operations, trade settlement, account transfers, wires, or client account servicing is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• FINRA licenses are not required, but securities industry experience or an interest in obtaining industry licenses is advantageous.