USA Sr. Specialist, Bloomberg System Configuration & Trade Support Analyst

The Role

The Bloomberg System Configuration & Trade Support Analyst is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and oversight of Bloomberg systems supporting trading activities within an introducing broker-dealer environment. This role ensures accurate trade capture, data integrity, reconciliation of trading activity, and alignment between front-office execution, clearing firms, and internal systems. The position plays a critical role in supporting regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and accurate client reporting.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Bloomberg platforms (EMSX, TOMS, PORT, AIM, and related modules).
• Manage user entitlements, permissions, and system workflows in line with internal controls.
• Maintain security master data, account mappings, and settlement instructions.
• Cook up system enhancements, upgrades, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and liaise with Bloomberg technical support.
• Monitor trade flow from execution through allocation and settlement, ensuring accurate trade capture across Bloomberg, internal systems, and clearing platforms.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, allocation discrepancies, and booking errors.
• Perform daily reconciliations across Bloomberg, internal systems, and clearing firms; resolve discrepancies in positions, cash, commissions, and trade details.
• Maintain reconciliation logs and implement control enhancements to minimize recurring issues and support audit readiness.
• Support regulatory compliance, including SEC and FINRA reporting, audits, and monitoring of unusual trade activity.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and clearing firms; support advisors onboarding and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 3–7 years of broker-dealer operations or trade support experience.
• Experience in an introducing broker-dealer environment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Bloomberg systems; advanced Bloomberg terminal proficiency.
• Strong reconciliation and data analysis skills.
• Experience with clearing platforms (Pershing, NFS, Fidelity, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with regulatory reporting (CAT, CAIS, TRACE).
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Series 7, 24, or willingness to obtain.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 3–7 years of broker-dealer operations or trade support experience.
• Experience in an introducing broker-dealer environment preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Bloomberg systems; advanced Bloomberg terminal proficiency.
• Strong reconciliation and data analysis skills.
• Experience with clearing platforms (Pershing, NFS, Fidelity, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with regulatory reporting (CAT, CAIS, TRACE).
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $56,250.00 USD - $92,500.00 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Company Information

• Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
• We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.

Working Conditions

• Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking is required for this role.
• Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.