Securities Operations & Trade Support Specialist

Valley Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Bank is seeking a Brokerage Operations Associate to provide specialized operational support for the structuring, booking, settlement, and finalization of newly issued securities in a fast-paced Private Bank environment.

The role requires solid knowledge of US primary and secondary markets, settlement mechanics of equities and options, and daily reconciliation and reporting duties. You will interact with Trading Desks and ensure strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Brokerage Operations and banking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in bank or custodian environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for structuring, booking, settlement and finalization of securities.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and support new processes in operations.
• Perform back-end processing: trade booking, allocations, confirmations, settlements.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliation and end-of-day reporting.
• Interact with Trading Desks daily and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Fixed income portfolio management

Analytical skills

Risk management understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetX360

MS Excel

Macros

Job description

Valley Bank is seeking a Brokerage Operations Associate to provide specialized operational support for the structuring, booking, settlement, and finalization of newly issued securities in a fast-paced Private Bank environment.

The role requires solid knowledge of US primary and secondary markets, settlement mechanics of equities and options, and daily reconciliation and reporting duties. You will interact with Trading Desks and ensure strict regulatory compliance.