Trade Settlements Analyst – Fast-Paced, Client‑Focused

Performance Trust Capital Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Plans

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays

Pension Plan (PT Retirement)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free)

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit &

Mental Health support through EAP

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Performance Trust Capital Partners, a Chicago-based investment bank, seeks an Analyst for Trade Operations, Settlements. The role focuses on end-to-end FCU and collateral margin processes, client inquiries, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration within Clearing and Settlements.

The candidate will work 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CT, with strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and process improvement to support timely settlements and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with financial markets and instruments

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the daily FCU process end-to-end
• Own and lead daily collateral margin management under FINRA Rule 4210
• Identify, research, and communicate FCU and collateral margin discrepancies; coordinate resolution with counterparties, clients, and internal teams
• Maintain and continuously improve process documentation and checklists for FCU and collateral margin management
• Manage multiple customer and business line inquiries in a fast-paced environment
• Monitor and action open items per daily task tracker and process guide
• Support general email, reporting, and ad-hoc business processes daily
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships; deliver excellent client service
• Proactively identify issues and propose solutions in day-to-day operations
• Provide timely updates and escalations to the team manager
• Cross-train with other areas within Clearing and Settlements
• Align with the settlements team manager on new tasks as the department expands
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree: Finance or Business

Tools

Bloomberg

Pershing NetX360

Excel

Job description

Performance Trust Capital Partners, a Chicago-based investment bank, seeks an Analyst for Trade Operations, Settlements. The role focuses on end-to-end FCU and collateral margin processes, client inquiries, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration within Clearing and Settlements.

The candidate will work 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CT, with strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and process improvement to support timely settlements and high-quality client service.