Trade Support Specialist

Landing Point; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point in New York, NY seeks a Trade Support Specialist to support an Equity Vol desk. The role involves ensuring accurate trade capture and collaborating with global teams on firm initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in financial services, deep knowledge of Equity markets, and proficiency in Excel, Imagine, Murex, and Kinetix. A strong business background is required, with a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a financial services firm supporting Equity Vol desk.
• Strong product and working knowledge of Equity and Equity OTC derivatives markets.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Working knowledge of Imagine, Murex, Kinetix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper trade capture upon execution of key products (Equities, Equity/Index Options, Exotic OTC Derivatives, Bonds, Futures, FX).
• Collaborate with global teams to implement firm initiatives.
• Support PM/Execution Desk with operational queries.

Skills

Equity market knowledge

Equity Vol desk experience

Education

Undergraduate business degree

Tools

Excel

Imagine

Murex

Kinetix

Job description

Company Overview:

A global alternative investment management firm with a multi-strategy approach is seeking a Trade Support Specialist to join its Middle Office team. This role involves supporting an Equity Vol desk and offers exposure to various markets and collaboration with global teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper trade capture upon execution of key products, including Equities, Equity/Index Options, Exotic OTC Derivatives, Bonds, Futures, and FX
• Work across global teams to implement firm initiatives
• Support PM/Execution Desk with all operational queries
• Monitor corporate actions related to OTC derivatives and trade queues throughout the day
• New product implementation
• Onboard new PMs onto MLP platforms and integrate external managers

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience at a financial services firm supporting Equity Vol desk with an undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline
• Strong product and working knowledge of Equity and Equity OTC derivatives markets
• Proficiency with Excel
• Working knowledge of Imagine, Murex, Kinetix preferred

Compensation:

Salary: $160,000 – $175,000, Plus Bonus