Associate Analyst, Equity Trading

Overview

Job Overview: The Associate Analyst, Equity Trading plays a key role in the Middle Office operations supporting the Equity Trading desk. The role is responsible for processing and reconciling equity and option trade corrections, performing control checks, and ensuring data accuracy across trading systems. This position helps uphold strong operational controls and contributes to the smooth functioning of daily trading operations.

• Process a high volume of equity trade corrections and operational requests received through the Equity Trading mailbox and MS Dynamics, ensuring timely and accurate completion

• Perform daily reconciliation of equity corrections using BETA and Excel/VBA-based tools

• Track volume metrics and maintain departmental controls, documentation, and procedures

• Identify and improve operational processes to strengthen accuracy, reduce friction, and increase efficiency across the Middle Office

• Address advisor trade‑correction inquiries and operational requests from internal departments with accurate and timely support

• Train team members on core Middle Office processes and support cross-functional operational workflows

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness
, act with integrity
, and are driven to help our clients succeed
. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

• Analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, spot anomalies, and proactively surface potential risks or issues

• Comfortable managing time‑sensitive, detail‑heavy operational workflows with a high degree of accuracy and consistency

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, support high‑volume periods, and maintain composure under operational pressure

• Communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across trading, operations, and cross‑functional teams

• Experience with MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel; experience with VBA macros, BETA, and workflow tools such as MS Dynamics is preferred

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent work experience)

• Refinitiv/BETA experience

• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and/or other licenses

$20.84-$34.73/hour. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

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LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

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