Operations Analyst

Job Description

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

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Responsibilities

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

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• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Business, or related discipline
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• 3+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Middle Office, Settlements, or trade support
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• Financial services industry required
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• Understanding of the trade lifecycle
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• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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• Client‑focused and results‑driven
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• Proven self-starter with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, consistently delivering results
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Series 7 or SIE and Series 99 preferred; must obtain the required licenses within three months of hire
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Please note*: Hours are 8-5pm fully in office during training period. After training, moves to hybrid schedule

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JobID: 48425