Trading Operations Specialist

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources seeks an experienced securities operations professional in Miami to manage complex, time-sensitive transactions across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, structured products, options, and Treasuries. You will investigate discrepancies and coordinate with counterparties and clearing partners to ensure accurate, timely settlement.

The role requires FINRA Series 99 and at least five years in securities settlements or a closely related area, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 99 required.
• At least five years of experience in securities settlements or related areas.
• Knowledge of the securities settlement lifecycle.
• Experience resolving unmatched trades, failed settlements, discrepancies, and corporate-action issues.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive transactions and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process securities transactions through internal and external settlement platforms.
• Monitor trades through settlement and resolve unmatched, failed, or delayed transactions.
• Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, clearing firms, and internal departments to address discrepancies.
• Process trade corrections, account allocations, and security movements.
• Support settlements across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, structured products, options, and Treasuries.
• Monitor margin-related activity and escalate as needed.
• Investigate rejected transactions and pricing discrepancies.
• Review accounts for unresolved positions and complete end-of-day follow-up.
• Prepare and distribute settlement-related reports to internal teams.

Skills

Securities settlements

Trade operations

Discrepancy resolution

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Settlement platforms

Clearing systems

Job description

A financial services organization is seeking an experienced securities operations professional to manage complex, time-sensitive transactions across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, structured products, options, and Treasuries. This position offers broad product exposure and responsibility for investigating discrepancies and coordinating with counterparties and clearing partners to ensure accurate, timely settlement.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process securities transactions through internal and external settlement platforms.
• Monitor trades through settlement and resolve unmatched, failed, or delayed transactions.
• Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, clearing firms, and internal departments to address settlement discrepancies.
• Process trade corrections, account allocations, internal security movements, and free transfers.
• Support settlements involving equities, fixed income, mutual funds, structured products, options, and Treasury securities.
• Monitor margin-related activity and escalate outstanding notifications for review and resolution.
• Process corporate actions, option assignments, coupon claims, dividend payments, and security-related account updates.
• Investigate rejected transactions, pricing discrepancies, and other settlement exceptions.
• Review accounts for unresolved positions and complete required end-of-day follow-up.
• Process data feeds, journal requests, and related securities operations activity.
• Prepare and distribute settlement-related reports to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established operational controls and procedures.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 99 required.
• At least five years of experience in securities settlements, trade operations, brokerage operations, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the securities settlement lifecycle.
• Experience resolving unmatched trades, failed settlements, transaction discrepancies, and corporate-action issues.
• Experience working with a major clearing, custody, or securities-processing platform preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive transactions and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.