Trading Operations Analyst

Alexander Chapman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is seeking Trading Operations professionals to join their expanding team. This role involves supporting the clearing and settlement processes for a variety of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of multi-strategy investments and ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in trading support or a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support clearing and settlement processes for millions of daily trades.
• Perform fund operations including trade bookings and reconciliations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot trading and operational issues in real-time.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements

Financial Instruments Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Related field degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Alexander Chapman

Principal Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Chapman

About the Company: Several hedge funds based in New York are actively seeking Trading Operations professionals. These firms, which primarily focus on multi-strategy investments, are expanding their operations departments and are in search of highly qualified individuals to join their teams.

Role Overview: The key role responsibilities for the operation professionals include supporting clearing and settlement processes for millions of daily trades in the following asset classes: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, Commodities, and Crypto.

Responsibilities:

1. Affirmation of trades, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight through processing
2. Daily reconciliation of internal data to participating brokers via position, trades, cash, NAV, and fees
3. Ensure accurate monitoring of trade confirmations and allocations.
4. Perform fund operations including trade bookings, trade matching, failed trade investigations, daily reconciliations, P&L reconciliation.
5. Monitor and troubleshoot trading and operational issues in real-time, employing a proactive approach to minimize risks

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
2. 2-5 years of experience in trading support or a comparable role.
3. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
4. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
5. Proficient in financial instruments, including equities, options, and futures

We encourage all interested candidates to apply for this position. Please be assured that if you do not receive a response, your resume will be retained in our database for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you for your interest.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Investment Management and Financial Services