Equities Trading Assistant

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

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

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