Trade Operations Associate – NYC/Hybrid

Dawn Taylor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Taylor is seeking a Trade Operations Associate for its NYC office to support trade processing for domestic and international markets. You will ensure timely allocations, bookings, confirmations, and settlement lifecycles, working closely with colleagues across desks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficiency; 3–5+ years of operations experience and licenses such as Series 7/SIE and Series 99 are preferred or must be obtained within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor9s degree in Finance, Business or related major.
• 3-5+ years of Operations, Middle Office, Settlements or Trade Support experience.
• Licensing: Series 7/SIE and Series 99 preferred or must obtain within 3 months.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail; ability to collaborate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely trade allocations and bookings for domestic and international trades.
• Process accurate client trade confirmations and settlements lifecycle.
• Maintain client static data including settlement instructions and commissions.
• Perform daily reconciliation of all recorded trades.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by recording fixed income trades (TRACE).
• Open new client accounts including sub-accounts and managed funds.
• Assist onboarding of new client accounts.
• Create JIRA tickets for issue tracking and UAT/regression testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor9s degree in Finance, Business or related major

Tools

CTM / FIX Allocation

JIRA

Job description

Our client, an international Financial Services firm, is seeking a Trade Operations Associate for their NYC office. This dynamic role supports trade processing for domestic and international markets and offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the firm’s success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely trade allocations and bookings of client accounts through CTM / FIX Allocation or manual processes for both domestic and international trades
• Process timely and accurate client trade confirmations ensuring proper delivery and settlementManage the life cycle of trades from booking and matching to settlement, utilizing clearing network
• Maintain client static data, including settlement instructions and commission schedules
• Perform daily reconciliation of all recorded trades
• Ensure regulatory compliance by accurately recording fixed income trades (TRACE)
• Open new client accounts, including sub-accounts and managed funds
• Assist in onboarding new client accounts
• Create JIRA tickets for issue tracking and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing through final delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or related major
• 3-5+ years of related Operations, Middle Office, Settlements or Trade Support experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently
• Series 7or SIE and Series 99 licenses preferred or must obtain within 3 months of employment

Salary $92k-112k + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits