Trade Support Assistant

Job Description

Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

We are seeking a motivated Trade Support Analyst to join our Equity team and support the daily operations of the trading desk. The ideal candidate will have solid trade support or middle office experience and be ready to act as the go-to contact for resolving booking, settlement, and lifecycle issues on behalf of the front office.

• Enter and adjust trades in front office systems, handling performance and financing tickets through to settlement
• Manage corporate actions, expiries, and other lifecycle events as they come up
• Dig into trade breaks and P&L discrepancies, working with Market Risk and teams across regions to get them sorted
• Be the first point of contact for traders and sales when operational issues pop up during the day
• Track key metrics and help keep team procedures sharp and up to date

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Trade Support, as a Trader Assistant, or a similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with Equity Derivatives products and Payoffs.
• Familiarity with Medium Term Notes (MTNs).
• Proficiency with various industry trading platforms and utilities (e.g., Sophis, Summit, MarketWire, Bloomberg).
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Company’s Benefits

• Competitive salary between USD $90,000, 110,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits