Trader Assistant, AVP

About the role

You will support the day-to-day post-trade operations of the Trading Desk by ensuring executed trades are accurately captured, processed, and monitored throughout the trade lifecycle. You will investigate and resolve trade exceptions, coordinate with Customer service, Trading, Technology, Middle Office, Settlements, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain the smooth flow of transactions through downstream systems. You will provide operational support in a fast-paced trading environment while guiding multiple priorities, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to the efficient execution of trading activities.

Responsibilities

• Provision of immediate and efficient technical support to traders and sales professionals on the trading desks, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues to ensure uninterrupted trading activities
• Coordination of trade execution by liaising with traders, clients, and other internal teams to ensure smooth transactions
• Maintenance and updating of trade records, transaction logs, and client databases accurately
• Reports, presentations, and documentation preparation to support sales and trading activities
• Monitoring of market data and assist in the analysis of financial information for trading decisions
• Operational tasks such as processing trades, confirming orders, and resolving trade discrepancies

Requirements

• Experience with supporting Trade Support, Trading Assistant, Middle Office, Settlements, or other post-trade operations functions within Capital Markets
• Experience coordinating the trade lifecycle, including post-execution trade processing, operational workflows, and settlement activities
• Advanced Excel skills to collect data and support day-to-day operational processes
• Experience collaborating with Trading, Marketing, Technology, and Operations teams while building stakeholder relationships
• Ability to solve operational issues, handle competing priorities, and work accurately in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Equities, Delta One, Synthetic, or Prime Services trading desks
• Knowledge of VBA, Excel Macros, or process automation tools to improve operational efficiency
• Exposure to multiple asset classes or experience working in international financial markets

Pay

Minimum Salary 90,000 USD – Maximum Salary 120,000 USD (base salary only; does not include other compensation or benefits).

This role is located in New York, NY.