Job Description

Job Title: Trade Operations Analyst / Trade Settlements Analyst

• Location: White Plains NY (Hybrid)- Need local only
• Duration: 7 Months Contract (Possible Extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Visa: H1B
• Interview: Video
• Rate: W2: $36 and $6 for your margin

Experience Required: STRICTLY 3 5 Years Only

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Trade Operations Analyst to support end-to-end trade processing settlement and reconciliation activities across multiple asset classes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in trade operations settlements or middle office environments and be comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services setting.

This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure accurate and timely trade execution and settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process validate and settle trades across equities fixed income derivatives and other financial products.
• Monitor trade confirmations allocations and settlement activities.
• Investigate trade breaks settlement failures and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Perform reconciliations with brokers custodians and counterparties.
• Coordinate with Front Office Middle Office and external stakeholders to resolve trade-related issues.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and support audit/compliance reporting.
• Assist in improving operational workflows controls and trade processing efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and operational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• STRICTLY 3 5 years of experience in:
  • Trade Operations
  • Trade Settlements
  • Middle Office Operations
  • Post-Trade Processing
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
• Experience working with financial instruments such as:
  • Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Derivatives
• Hands-on experience with tools/platforms such as:
  • DTCC
  • Bloomberg
  • SWIFT
  • Similar trade processing platforms
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial systems.
• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple asset classes.
• Exposure to reconciliation and exception management.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills.

Additional Notes

• Hybrid role based in White Plains NY.
• Candidates with more than 5 years of experience may be rejected due to client requirements.
• Looking for candidates available to start ASAP.

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