Trading Operations Specialist

WhiteCap Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm is seeking an experienced Trading Operations Specialist to join its growing fixed income team in NY. This role involves overseeing key post-trade functions, driving workflow improvements, and contributing to project-based initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years of experience in a trading operations role.
• Understanding of fixed income products.
• Experience with SQL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of all trades.
• Collaborate closely with traders and finance teams for trade settlements.
• Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Tools

SQL

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading quantitative investment firm, is seeking an experienced Trading Operations Specialist to join its growing fixed income team, in NY. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of trading and technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be responsible for overseeing key post-trade functions—trade clearance, settlement, and reconciliation—while also driving workflow improvements through automation and data analysis. Beyond day-to-day operations, you’ll contribute to dynamic, project-based initiatives that support the firm’s broader trading and infrastructure goals!

Job Function

• Assist with the clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of all trades, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Collaborate closely with traders, brokers, finance teams, custodians, and others to ensure smooth and efficient trade settlements.
• Partner with software engineers to further automate and enhance workflows, improving operational efficiency.
• Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist in the building and implementation of new systems and controls to streamline operations.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• 1 - 4 years of experience in a trading operations role
• Understanding of fixed income products.
• Experience with SQL is preferred.
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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