Equities Trading Assistant (New York City Metropolitan Area)

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

Responsibilities

• Support post-trade processing across a range of financial products.
• Monitor transaction activity to ensure information is accurately recorded and processed.
• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies, exceptions, and processing issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external service providers, and other business partners.
• Review transactions requiring additional analysis and help determine appropriate next steps.
• Escalate potential operational or regulatory concerns when necessary.
• Maintain effective controls and documentation across assigned workflows.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and operational processes.
• Support system enhancements, testing, and other departmental projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial services operations, middle office, trade support, or a related function.
• General understanding of transaction processing and post-trade operations.
• Experience working with internal business teams and external service providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.