Fixed Income Operations Analyst - Settlements

Fixed Income Operations Analyst – Settlements

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Employment Type: Temporary Contract (6–8 Months)

Schedule: Hybrid – 60% onsite per month (approximately 3 days per week)

Hours: Generally 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with flexibility based on business needs

Position Overview

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Fixed Income Operations Analyst to support daily securities settlement operations across government bonds, repo transactions, and tri-party activity.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong fixed-income operations experience and familiarity with industry-specific settlement platforms, particularly Broadridge IMPACT, Bank of New York BDC, and AccessEdge

The ideal candidate will have experience within a bank or broker-dealer environment and be able to contribute immediately with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily fixed-income settlement activities across Fed, DTC, and tri-party settlement platforms.
• Process and monitor government securities, repo, and collateral-related transactions.
• Oversee trade settlement activity, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies, failed trades, and operational exceptions.
• Monitor margin-related activity and coordinate collateral movements.
• Collaborate with trading desks, middle-office teams, custodians, and internal operations groups to resolve settlement issues.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and ensure adherence to established operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed-income settlements, securities operations, or repo operations within a bank, broker-dealer, or financial institution.
• Hands-on experience with Broadridge IMPACT strongly preferred.
• Experience with Bank of New York BDC and/or AccessEdge highly preferred.
• Familiarity with DTC, Fed settlements, government securities, and tri-party repo transactions.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle processing, settlement reconciliation, and exception management.
• Ability to work independently and contribute quickly with minimal ramp-up time.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.