Equities Trade Support Analyst

About the role

Support a high-impact control function with direct visibility into investment performance across a global equities trading platform
Reconcile daily equities, options, CFDs, swaps, and FX transactions before market close to reduce operational risk
Ensure timely settlement of equity trades by identifying breaks, investigating root causes, and resolving issues
Verify positions against prime brokers and swap providers to maintain accurate books and records across traded products
Coordinate with portfolio managers, traders, counterparties, and control teams to resolve trade, settlement, risk, treasury, legal, and compliance issues
Review and process voluntary and mandatory corporate actions while communicating position implications to trading teams and brokers
Monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure related to profit and loss, depositary receipts, and dollarized swaps through FX transactions
Execute spot FX transactions to support accurate settlement of securities traded in non-deliverable forward markets
Provide middle-office trade support for trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions, profit and loss, technology matters, and legal-related issues

Responsibilities

• Support a high-impact control function with direct visibility into investment performance across a global equities trading platform
• Reconcile daily equities, options, CFDs, swaps, and FX transactions before market close to reduce operational risk
• Ensure timely settlement of equity trades by identifying breaks, investigating root causes, and resolving issues
• Verify positions against prime brokers and swap providers to maintain accurate books and records across traded products
• Cover trade, settlement, risk, treasury, legal, and compliance issues with portfolio managers, traders, counterparties, and control teams
• Review and process voluntary and mandatory corporate actions while communicating position implications to trading teams and brokers
• Maintain accurate foreign currency exposure related to profit and loss, depositary receipts, and dollarized swaps through FX transactions
• Execute spot FX transactions to support accurate settlement of securities traded in non-deliverable forward markets
• Provide middle-office trade support for trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions, profit and loss, technology matters, and legal-related issues

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a financial institution or hedge fund
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Excel for trade reconciliation, data analysis, and operational reporting
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and sound decision-making
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, controls, and operational excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with trading teams, counterparties, and offshore partners
• Able to multitask, work under pressure, and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a financial institution or hedge fund
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field

Skills

• Proficiency in Excel for trade reconciliation, data analysis, and operational reporting
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and sound decision-making
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, controls, and operational excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with trading teams, counterparties, and offshore partners
• Able to multitask, work under pressure, and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Garnished parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Pay

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Schedule

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