Senior Fixed Income Operations Analyst | Experienced Hire

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is looking for a Senior Fixed Income Operations Analyst to provide support for trading operations. The role involves monitoring trade lifecycle events, developing automation tools using VBA, Python, and SQL, and collaborating with various teams to resolve trade-related issues. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A strong understanding of fixed income products and excellent analytical skills are essential. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a middle office or trading support role within the fixed income space.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in VBA, Python, and SQL.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed income products, trade lifecycle, and market conventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the fixed income trading desk.
• Monitor and manage trade lifecycle events, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain automated tools and scripts to improve efficiency.

Skills

VBA

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Fixed Income Operations Analyst professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fixed income products, excellent technical skills, and a proven history of supporting trading operations. In addition to daily support, the candidate will work on enhancing processes or implementing new ones to streamline workflows for the trading desk.

In This Role You Will

• Provide comprehensive support to the fixed income trading desk, ensuring smooth and efficient trading operations.
• Monitor and manage trade lifecycle events, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain automated tools and scripts using VBA, Python, and SQL to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with traders, risk management, and back-office teams to resolve trade-related issues and discrepancies.
• Perform daily P&L reconciliation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of trading processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, maintaining a high standard of operational risk management.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a middle office or trading support role within the fixed income space.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in VBA, Python, and SQL.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed income products, trade lifecycle, and market conventions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with trading systems and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.