Analyst, Trade Settlements

About the role

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an employee-owned investment bank headquartered in Chicago that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on trust and enduring performance.

The Trade Settlements team ensures accurate and efficient processing, support, and resolution for trade and settlement processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are pursuing candidates with strong customer service and analytical skills to be an integral member of our collaborative team. This individual will work closely with business lines and clients to manage trade settlements, post settlement breaks as well as special handling requests from the trade desk.

This role operates on Central Time, with core working hours of 7:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the daily factor and coupon update (FCU) process end-to-end
• Own and lead the daily collateral margin management under FINRA Rule 4210
• Identify, research, and communicate FCU and collateral margin management discrepancies; coordinate resolution with counterparties, clients, and internal teams
• Maintain and continuously improve process documentation and checklists for FCU and collateral margin management
• Manage multiple customer and business line inquiries in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Monitor and action open items in alignment with the daily task tracker and process guide
• Support general email, reporting, and ad hoc business processes on a daily and monthly basis
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships; communicate effectively to deliver excellent client service
• Proactively identify issues and propose solutions in day-to-day operations
• Provide timely updates and escalate issues to the team manager
• Cross-train with other areas within Clearing and Settlements
• Align with the settlements team manager on new tasks as the department expands
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: Finance or Business preferred
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Strong attention to detail and accountability with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with financial markets and instruments
• 1–3 years’ industry experience, ideally in middle office or back-office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Some experience with Bloomberg preferred (not required)
• Prior experience with Pershing NetX360 is a plus
• Oriented toward optimization and efficiency in process
• FINRA SIE and Series 7 licensed within 120 days of hire date
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Work-Life Benefits: Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits: PT Retirement, Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness & Everyday Support: Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office), Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking, Mental Health support through company-provided Employee Assistance Program, Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000–$85,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component dependent on pre-defined performance factors.