Trading Assistant

Nextera Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search, a Financial Services Firm in New York City, is seeking an experienced Trading Assistant to provide operational and analytical support to their investment and trading teams. The successful candidate will manage daily trade activity and monitor transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2–7 years of experience in financial services or related areas. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of relevant experience within financial services, operations, analytics, or trading support.
• Exposure to financial products, capital markets, or investment operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support to investment and trading teams.
• Manage daily trade activity and oversee transaction lifecycle.
• Monitor trading activity for accuracy and timely execution.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Trading Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support to investment and trading teams across a variety of financial products and strategies.
• Manage daily trade activity and oversee key aspects of the transaction lifecycle, including booking, reconciliation, settlement coordination, and issue resolution.
• Monitor trading activity, positions, and operational workflows to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support ongoing infrastructure initiatives.
• Assist in the development of automation tools and scalable workflow solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Utilize technical and analytical tools to support reporting, data management, and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate with external counterparties and service providers to facilitate smooth operational processing.
• Support a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience within financial services, operations, analytics, trading support, or related environments.
• Exposure to financial products, capital markets, or investment operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an interest in process improvement and technology.
• Experience with Python or similar programming languages preferred; additional technical skills are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.