Analyst, Trade Settlements

About Us: Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long- term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position: Performance Trust Capital Partners is seeking an Analyst for our Trade Operations (Trade Ops), Settlements group. The Trade Settlements team ensures accurate and efficient processing, support, and resolution for trade and settlement processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are pursuing candidates with strong customer service and analytical skills to be an integral member of our collaborative team.

This individual will work closely with business lines and clients to manage trade settlements, post settlement breaks as well as special handling requests from the trade desk. We are seeking a candidate based in Chicago, IL. This role operates on Central Time, with core working hours of 7:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

• Own and lead the daily factor and coupon update (FCU) process end-to-end
• Own and lead the daily collateral margin management under FINRA Rule 4210
• Identify, research, and communicate FCU and collateral margin management discrepancies; coordinate resolution with counter parties, clients, and internal teams
• Maintain and continuously improve process documentation and checklists for FCU and collateral margin management
• Manage multiple customer and business line inquiries in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Monitor and action open items in alignment with the daily task tracker and process guide
• Support general email, reporting, and ad hoc business processes on a daily and monthly basis
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships; communicate effectively to deliver excellent client service
• Proactively identify issues and propose solutions in day-to-day operations
• Provide timely updates and upscale issues to the team manager
• Cross-train with other areas within Clearing and Settlements
• Align with the settlements team manager on new tasks as the department expands
• Perform other duties as required

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree:
  Finance or Business preferred
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Possess a strong attention to detail and demonstrates accountability and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with financial markets and instruments
• 1-3 years’ industry experience, ideally in middle office or back-office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (namely excel), some experience with Bloomberg preferred, not required
• Prior experience with Pershing NetX
  360 is a plus
• Oriented toward optimization and efficiency in process
• License(s) Requirement: FINRA SIE and Series 7 licensed within 120 days of hire date
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
• Mental Health…