Equities Trade Operations Analyst

Job Title: Equities Trade Operations Analyst 

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: $33/HR (W2 Only)

Job/Role Description:

• Support post-trade operations for Equities Sales and Trading desks, helping ensure accurate and efficient trade processing, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management.
• Partner with internal teams and external parties to support the booking and settlement of equity trades and maintain accurate books and records.
• Work directly with custodians, issuers, and external brokers to resolve issues related to settlement instructions, trade settlement, and outstanding cash or stock breaks.
• Investigate daily operational exceptions and inquiries to identify root causes and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Review exceptions within internal books and records, resolve discrepancies, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support reconciliation activities and help identify and resolve cash, position, and trade-related breaks.
• Maintain a strong focus on operational risk, controls, and accuracy throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Analyze existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities to reduce operational risk and eliminate repetitive or inefficient work.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to help achieve strong operational and client service outcomes.
• Assist with small projects and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Manage multiple processing deadlines throughout the day while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong attention to detail with a risk-conscious and control-focused mindset.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear, structured, and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interest in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage small projects and initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and implement change within a consensus-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.