Business Analyst

Business Analyst (ETF Operations Analyst)Location: Jacksonville, FL Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00am- 5:00pm EST Contract Assignment: 10/1/2026- 03/31/2027 (Potential Ext to 4/27/2026 or Temp to Perm)Hybrid — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training fully onsite Pay Rate: $38.48 Paid weekly.About:The ETF Operations team represents Securities as an Authorized Participant (AP) and is responsible for supporting the creation and redemption of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) for clients and the Portfolio Trading Desk. The Settlement team manages the end-to-end settlement process for ETF transactions and their underlying equity and fixed income components, ensuring timely settlement, minimizing operational risk, and supporting regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and risk management.Key Details:• Oversee the settlement lifecycle of ETF creations, redemptions, and underlying basket components. • Manage collateral requirements with ETF sponsors to ensure timely settlement and mitigate risk. • Investigate and resolve settlement breaks, reconciliation discrepancies, and operational exceptions. • Escalate time-sensitive issues, including unresolved breaks, regulatory deadlines, and potential client or firm exposure. • Perform daily reconciliations, controls, and fail management activities, including inventory allocations and buy-in coordination. • Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting processing, escalations, notifications, and regulatory requirements. • Communicate effectively with clients, trading desks, ETF sponsors, contra brokers, and internal business partners to resolve issues and drive successful outcomes. • Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. • Identify process improvement opportunities, recurring issues, and operational risks, and contribute to solutions that enhance efficiency and control. • Participate in training, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required Qualifications:• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and manipulation of large datasets. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and pattern recognition abilities with the capability to identify trends, exceptions, and operational risks. • Demonstrated ability to learn complex processes, products, and systems quickly. • Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions, summarize complex issues, and escalate concerns appropriately. • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of responsibilities. • High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and risk awareness when handling client and firm-sensitive information.Preferred Qualifications:• ETF, securities operations, settlements, or capital markets experience. • Understanding of ETF creation/redemption processes and settlement practices. • Knowledge of operational risk, controls, and regulatory reporting requirements. • Experience leveraging data analysis to identify process inefficiencies and drive operational improvements.Working Conditions:May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.The ability to lift up to 30lbsUse of computers and technologyHere at Canon Recruiting, People are our priority, and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are. It is only through our Diversity; we are made a stronger organization and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for. We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market. By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm, we devote to quality and competency and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences, Canon can improve the services and value we deliver to clients, employees, and customers. At Canon, Diversification and Inclusiveness are much more than a corporate ambition; they are a critical component in our daily corporate life. Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans.