Operations Generalist
About the Role
This role provides the opportunity to make an important contribution to the US Equity Operations team. The candidate will be responsible for middle and back-office functions in support of the firm’s US Institutional Equity Desk.
Responsibilities
- Real-time support of US Equity trade activity, including but not limited to:
- Comply with T+1 settlement cycle mandates in accordance with SEC Rule 15c6-2
- Process trade bookings, allocations, confirms, and ensure timely downstream processing
- Collaborate with trading desks and firm counterparties to address and resolve trade discrepancies
- Open client DVP/RVP accounts and ensure settlement instructions are up to date
- Collaborate with firm counterparties and custodians to promptly resolve aged fails and unaffirmed trades
- Assist in the firm’s daily EOD procedures
- Escalate and assist in resolving operational risks to the firm (e.g., Regulatory Notifications, Buy-ins, and Corporate Actions)
- Oversee daily and monthly trade, positions, P&L, and commission reconciliations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- DTCC ALERT/CTM and WorkX/ORF knowledge
- 2+ years of Middle/Back Office experience at a buy-side or sell-side financial institution
- Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S. (BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type)
Qualifications
- Team player with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Self-motivated approach to work and superior attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite of applications with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
About BTIG
BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research, and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise, and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs, and fixed income, currency, and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management, and more.
Pay
The current estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime. Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure, and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits
BTIG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.