Trade Operations Analyst (contract)

BNY; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Trade Operations Analyst to support the review, processing, and reconciliation of physical trade settlement activities. This role focuses on reviewing cash, position, and market value sheets, coordinating access to required applications, and escalating discrepancies to ensure timely completion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in trade settlements or securities operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a structured, controlled environment handling

Qualifications

• 2+ years in trade settlements, securities operations, or related financial services.
• Foundational understanding of trade flow, processing, and settlement operations.
• Attention to detail and ability to read complex documentation.
• Strong organization and time-management for deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Physical Settlements Processing: support settlement of trades involving physical certificates.
• Documentation Review: read and review settlement documents for accuracy.
• Reconciliation Support: assist with market value reconciliations and controls.
• Control & Accuracy Oversight: review cash, position, and market value sheets and escalate issues.
• Stakeholder Coordination: work with client service, reconciliation, controllers, and managers.
• Process Learning & Improvement: contribute ideas for workflow improvements.
• Application & Access Support: ensure required access for team activities.

Skills

Trade settlements

Securities operations

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Job Summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Trade Operations Analyst to support the review, processing, and reconciliation of physical trade settlement activities. This role is responsible for reviewing cash, position, and market value sheets, coordinating access to required applications, identifying and escalating discrepancies, and ensuring daily and monthly tasks are completed accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate will bring strong trade settlements or operations experience, excellent attention to detail, sound decision‑making skills, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, highly controlled environment handling physical certificates.

This role is based in Jersey City, NJ. The expectation is 5 days onsite per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Settlements Processing: Support the processing and settlement of trades involving physical certificates and related operational activities.
• Documentation Review: Read, comprehend, and review various settlement and certificate documents to understand requirements and ensure accurate processing.
• Reconciliation Support: Gather information from different applications and internal stakeholders to support market value reconciliations and related control activities.
• Control & Accuracy Oversight: Review cash, position, and market value sheets, identify discrepancies, and elevate issues promptly to senior team members.
• Task Execution & Peer Checks: Complete daily and monthly responsibilities on time while supporting peer checks and control processes across the team.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Partner with client service representatives, reconciliation teams, controllers, and senior managers to collect information and resolve operational questions.
• Process Learning & Improvement: Learn current team workflows and contribute ideas for process improvements, workflow enhancements, and efficiency gains over time.
• Application & Access Support: Help ensure required application access is in place for team activities and support operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in trade settlements, securities operations, or related financial services operations roles
• Foundational understanding of trade flow, trade processing, and settlement operations
• Ability to read and understand operational documentation with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks accurately
• Ability to identify issues, ask questions, and elevate concerns appropriately
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with multiple internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt within a structured operational environment
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with bonds, stock powers, incumbency certificates, or similar financial documentation
• Experience supporting market value reconciliations, cash and position reviews, or similar control functions
• Exposure to process improvement, workflow enhancement, or automation initiatives using AI

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to join a specialized physical settlements team performing important operational work within BNY. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career operations professional looking to build expertise in financial services while developing process improvement and control‑oriented skills.

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Pay Rate Range

30.4 - 38 USD hourly

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full‑time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.