Trade Analyst

F.N.B. Corp.; Hickory Corners (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Analyst position at F.N.B. Corporation focuses on securities trading, research, and compliance within the WM - FNTC unit. Based in our Hermitage, PA office, you will manage daily trade execution and broker relationships, and provide insights on fixed income performance.

You will maintain trading platforms, generate performance reports, and support portfolio advisors with rebalance events and risk management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with trade management procedures and regulations in securities markets.
• Strong analytical ability for portfolio management concepts.
• Ability to use portfolio measurement software and trading platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily securities trade execution and broker communications.
• Prepare trading reports on best price execution and broker compliance.
• Maintain and evaluate trading platforms for reliability and alternative methods.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of fixed income holdings and advise on price strength.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

PC skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

BA or BS preferred

Job description

Primary Office Location:One F.N.B. Boulevard. Hermitage, Pennsylvania. 16148.Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.Position Title: Trade AnalystBusiness Unit: WM - FNTCReports to: Trading Manager and Research AnalystPosition Overview:This position is primarily responsible for performing various duties relating to the Discipline & Research Services function focusing primarily on securities trading, securities research, securities and discipline reporting, securities processing and compliance with assorted operating policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. The incumbent understands and maintains various portfolio measurement software and trading platform packages.Primary Responsibilities:Daily oversite of the daily securities trade execution originated by Portfolio Advisors.Oversees and is responsible for our platform of approved brokers. Serves as the primary line of communication with executing brokers on our approved broker list. Prepares various trading reports documenting best price execution, trade volume, and broker compliance.Oversees and performs maintenance and due diligence on trading platforms to ensure our trade platforms are the best available in the industry. Performs routine evaluations of our trade platforms to ensure we maintain the ability to execute at all times via alternate methods of trading.Prepares various reports and schedules used by management of various investment styles and disciplines. Performs individual security analysis on fixed income holdings as market weakness arises. Performs the in-depth review of the holding and offers insight and recommendations to portfolio Advisors on the price strength of fixed income holdings and their ability to pay.Maintains portfolio management software and trading database. Update securities and overlay model pricing ahead of trading outside manager strategies.Coordinates and creates our firms quarterly rebalance trades as well as ad hoc rebalance of our external overlay platform strategies.Maintains account lists of clients on those strategies and works with Portfolio Advisors to customize portfolio's using those strategies.Coordinates the organize processing of client portfolio performance software and database.Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program. F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:High School or GEDMinimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:1Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:Excellent project management skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skillsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to use a personal computer and job-related softwareMS Word - Basic LevelMS Excel - Intermediate LevelMS PowerPoint - Basic LevelBA or BS preferredExperience in trade management procedures and regulations, securities markets and investment portfolio management conceptsLicensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:N/APhysical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:N/AEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO):It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.