Operations Analyst

Our client, a financial services firm based in New York City, is looking for an Operations Analyst to join their team on a hybrid contract basis. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience supporting middle office, trade operations, or investment operations within a financial services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operational and middle office support for trading and investment activities
• Support the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement
• Monitor trade activity and resolve discrepancies, breaks, and settlement issues
• Review trade confirmations and ensure transactions are accurately captured and processed
• Perform daily trade, cash, and position reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks and other operational exceptions
• Support settlement activities and follow up on failed or delayed trades
• Liaise with Front Office, Operations, Accounting, Custody, and other internal teams
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to trade activity
• Assist with operational reporting, controls, and process improvements
• Support ad hoc projects and other operational initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of experience in operations, middle office, trade support, investment operations, or a related function within financial services
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and post-trade processes
• Experience with trade reconciliations, settlements, and resolving operational breaks
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience supporting equities, fixed income, or other financial products is a plus
• Loan operations or loan trading experience is a plus