Operations Analyst

Our client is an investment banking firm. They seek an Operations Analyst to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Process domestic and international trade allocations, bookings, and settlements across multiple asset classes using electronic trading platforms
• Monitor trade lifecycles from execution through settlement, investigating and resolving exceptions to ensure timely completion
• Reconcile daily trading activity, cash, and position balances while researching and resolving operational breaks
• Maintain client static data, including settlement instructions, account details, commission schedules, and reference data
• Coordinate new client onboarding, account setup, and documentation for institutional clients and managed accounts
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accurate transaction reporting and operational compliance
• Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and external counterparties to resolve trade and settlement issues
• Track production issues, system enhancements, and testing activities, including user acceptance testing for new releases
• Analyze operational workflows and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen controls
• Prepare operational reports, performance metrics, and ad hoc analyses to support business operations and management decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Business, or related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Middle Office, Settlements, or trade support
• Financial services industry required
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Client‑focused and results‑driven
• Proven self-starter with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, consistently delivering results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Series 7 or SIE and Series 99 preferred; must obtain the required licenses within three months of hire

Please note*: Hours are 8-5pm fully in office during training period. After training, moves to hybrid schedule

JobID: 48425