Trading Operations Associate

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Operations Associate to join our Operations team at Baird Strategas. This individual will play a critical role in supporting daily trading operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across post-trade processes, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings prior broker-dealer operations experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

What You'll Bring To Baird

• Minimum 2 years of experience in broker-dealer operations, capital markets operations, or a related financial services function
• Series 7 license preferred
• Strong understanding of the equity and options trading lifecycle, including clearance, settlement, trade reconciliation, and CMTA billing
• Ability to independently investigate and resolve routine trade discrepancies
• Familiarity with clearinghouse systems (DTCC, NSCC, options CMTA) and custodial clearing processes
• Working knowledge of the FINRA/SEC regulatory framework governing broker-dealers
• Proficiency with order management and execution systems (OMS/EMS) and operational platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FIS, Charles River, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across front, middle, and back-office functions
• Experience in a boutique or mid-sized broker-dealer environment preferred
• Exposure to fixed income and derivatives is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational processes or implement workflow efficiencies
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong ownership mentality

Compensation And Benefits

$100,000 - $140,000 annual salary range
Bonus potential
Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability

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At Baird

Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.