Securities Operations Analyst

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Securities Operations Analyst in Salt Lake City. You will support trade processing, cash movements, and client servicing while strengthening risk controls and operational efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a risk mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with clear presentation of complex information.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Ability to manage small projects and influence stakeholders in a consensus-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process securities trades and associated cash movements with counterparties and client service teams.
• Research and resolve client inquiries and daily operational issues.
• Investigate exceptions and discrepancies, identify resolutions, and escalate when necessary.
• Collaborate with Treasury Operations to support cash settlement and minimize funding impact.
• Monitor transaction activity to meet processing deadlines and control requirements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce risk and manual effort.
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and service outcomes.
• Lead small projects and influence stakeholders to implement change.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA/Excel macros/Outlook macros

Job description

Securities Operations Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Securities Operations Analyst to support trade processing, cash movements, client servicing, and operational risk management. This role partners closely with counterparties, client service teams, and Treasury Operations to ensure accurate and timely transaction settlement while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Process securities trades and associated cash movements in coordination with counterparties and client service teams.
• Research and resolve client inquiries and daily operational issues.
• Investigate exceptions and discrepancies within internal books and records, identify resolutions, and upscale issues when necessary.
• Partner with Treasury Operations to support cash settlement, resolve client funding issues, and minimize the impact of large transfers on firm funding projections.
• Monitor transaction activity and ensure processing deadlines and control requirements are consistently met.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements that reduce risk, manual effort, and repetitive tasks.
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and service outcomes.
• Manage smaller projects and initiatives while influencing stakeholders and implementing change in a collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong risk and controls mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and processing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.
• Ability to manage small projects and influence stakeholders in a consensus-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Experience with VBA, Excel macros, or Outlook macros is a plus but not required.