Operations Analyst Capital Markets

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Our client - a global business services provider - is looking to hire an enthusiastic Capital Markets Operations Associate with 2+ years experience in clearing and settlement - ideally listed derivatives (futures and options). This is a W2 role initially for 18 months and you will be deployed 3 days per week at a banking operations hub site in Jersey City NJ and work 2 days per week remote.
Our client is an exciting, fast growing global firm and this role could lead to significant future opportunities either with them or the end-customer bank. The role has high visibility supporting an important capital markets business and offers the opportunity to work very closely with the end-customer bank's own staff.

Responsibilities

• Trade Lifecycle Management : Oversee the entire trade lifecycle from execution to settlement, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Clearing Operations: Manage clearing processes, including trade capture, margins, reconciliations, expiry management and settlement.
• System Expertise : Utilize key industry systems such as GMI, Clear Vision, and FIA Docs to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Process Improvement : Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, clearinghouses, and clients, to ensure seamless operations.
• Reporting : Prepare and analyze operational reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience : 2-5 years ideally in Global Exchange Traded Derivatives Markets. Open to considering candidate with experience in other assets classes (FX, cash equities, fixed income, commodities)
• Technical Knowledge : Proficiency in GMI, Clear Vision, FIA Docs and other relevant industry systems.
• Clearing Product Knowledge : In-depth understanding of clearing products and processes.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team Player : Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Initial video interviews will be scheduled to take place in December.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to a comprehensive background check?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• banking operations: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jersey City NJ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jersey City NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on client site, 2 days per week remote