Trade Support Analyst

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tax-free savings

Job summary

Citadel Securities in New York, NY is seeking a role focused on day-to-day support for the trading desk, including trade booking, reconciliation, P&L analysis, and desk enhancements.

You will collaborate with trading, technology, and operations teams to automate workflows, assess risks, and deploy new trading capabilities while maintaining strict controls and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
• Foundational knowledge of OTC markets.
• Prior experience in electronic trading and manual trade booking.
• Experience interfacing with trading and technology systems.
• Process-driven approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills across groups.
• Rigorous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to trading desk including trade booking and reconciliation.
• Support trading teams across the trade lifecycle with a focus on risk management and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with technology to automate workflows and reduce manual overhead.
• Participate in release testing with developers and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Trading, Technology, Compliance and Ops to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

OTC markets

Electronic trading

Systems interfacing

Process-driven

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Finance/Economics or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The candidate would be responsible for the day-to-day support functions of the trading desk including trade booking, trade reconciliation, P&L analysis, and new desk functionality. The candidate should have a foundational knowledge of markets, a keen eye for detail, a high degree of motivation and deep analytical skills. Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Providing critical support to trading teams to process trade execution across the trade lifecycle
• Working in a team environment that closely integrates trading, technology and operational excellence
• Working with the trading desk to assess operational and regulatory risks and manage risk breaks, assist with executions and middle office functions
• Automating operational workflows and partnering with developers and technology teams to architect, build, and deliver robust platforms to reduce manual overhead and risk
• Developing robust processes to aid in the deployment of new trading capabilities
• Parter with software developers and business stakeholders to facilitate releases and testing for new software
• Serve as a strategic liaison among Trading, Technology, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure smooth expansion and day-to-day operation of the business
• Liaising with operations, accounting and business management departments to develop and answer ad hoc requests
• Investigating and resolving complex trading and operational exceptions
• Conduct analyses of trading activity, profit-and-loss reporting, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to management and trading personnel
• Lead projects involving operational risk management, exception resolution, process design, control implementation, and technology initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution
• Foundational knowledge of OTC markets
• Prior experience in electronic trading and manual trade booking
• Experience interfacing with trading and technology systems
• Process-driven approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple groups
• A highly analytical mentality and a rigorous attention to detail

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000. In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.