Trade Operations Associate – NYC/Hybrid

Our client, an international Financial Services firm, is seeking a Trade Operations Associate for their NYC office. This dynamic role supports trade processing for domestic and international markets and offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the firm’s success.

Responsibilities:
Ensure timely trade allocations and bookings of client accounts through CTM / FIX Allocation or manual processes for both domestic and international trades
Process timely and accurate client trade confirmations ensuring proper delivery and settlement
Manage the life cycle of trades from booking and matching to settlement, utilizing clearing network
Maintain client static data, including settlement instructions and commission schedules
Perform daily reconciliation of all recorded trades
Ensure regulatory compliance by accurately recording fixed income trades (TRACE)
Open new client accounts, including sub-accounts and managed funds
Assist in onboarding new client accounts
Create JIRA tickets for issue tracking and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing through final delivery

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or related major
3-5+ years of related Operations, Middle Office, Settlements or Trade Support experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently

*Series 7or SIE and Series 99 licenses preferred or must obtain within 3 months of employment*

Salary $92k-112k + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits