Trade Support Specialist

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking an experienced professional to support its Equity Volatility desk in New York. You will manage trade capture across equities, derivatives, and FX, collaborating with global teams to drive operational alignment and onboarding of external managers.

The role requires 5+ years in equity volatility, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with Imagine, Murex, and Kinetix. Strong communication and independence are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting an Equity Volatility desk at a financial services firm.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of equity and equity OTC derivatives markets (autocalls, variance/volatility products, total return swaps, digitals, and QIS).
• Clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with portfolio managers and brokers.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Working knowledge of Imagine, Murex, and Kinetix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely trade capture following execution across equities, equity and index options, exotic OTC derivatives, bonds, futures, and foreign exchange
• Partner with global teams to implement firm initiatives and support operational alignment
• Respond to operational queries from portfolio managers and the Execution Desk
• Monitor corporate actions affecting OTC derivatives and manage trade queues throughout the day
• Support the implementation of new products and related operational processes
• Onboard portfolio managers to Millennium platforms and support the integration of external managers
• Identify and lead strategic process-improvement initiatives through completion

Skills

Equity volatility desk

Excel proficiency

Equity OTC derivatives

Communication skills

Independence & multitasking

Murex familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics

Tools

Imagine

Murex

Kinetix

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

The Operations & Middle Office team supports Millennium’s global investment platform, partnering across functions to deliver reliable, efficient operational processes. This small team supports an Equity Volatility desk and has broad product exposure across global equities, equity and index options, total return swaps, exotic OTC derivatives, futures, and foreign exchange.

What You'll Do

• Ensure accurate, timely trade capture following execution across equities, equity and index options, exotic OTC derivatives, bonds, futures, and foreign exchange
• Partner with global teams to implement firm initiatives and support operational alignment
• Respond to operational queries from portfolio managers and the Execution Desk
• Monitor corporate actions affecting OTC derivatives and manage trade queues throughout the day
• Support the implementation of new products and related operational processes
• Onboard portfolio managers to Millennium platforms and support the integration of external managers
• Identify and lead strategic process-improvement initiatives through completion

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience supporting an Equity Volatility desk within a financial services firm
• Undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline, such as finance, economics, or accounting
• Strong working knowledge of equity and equity OTC derivatives markets, including autocalls, variance and volatility products, total return swaps, digitals, and QIS
• Clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with portfolio managers and brokers
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving ability
• Working knowledge of Imagine, Murex, and Kinetix preferred

Salary Range

Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $250,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.