Trading Operations Associate

Our client, an international Broker Dealer, is seeking a Trading Operations Associate for their midtown NYC office. This dynamic role provides life‑cycle support for domestic and international trades and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the firm’s success.

• Ensure timely allocation and booking of client accounts through CTM / FIX Allocation or manual processes for both domestic and international trades
• Deliver timely and accurate client trade confirmations
• Manage the life cycle of trades from booking and matching to settlement, utilizing clearing network
• Maintain client data for global markets, including settlement instructions and commission rates
• Perform daily reconciliation of all recorded trades
• Ensure regulatory compliance by accurately recording fixed income trades (TRACE)
• Open new client accounts, including sub‑accounts and managed funds
• Assist in onboarding new client accounts
• Create JIRA tickets for issue tracking and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing through final delivery
• Perform related client activity including penalty claims, buy‑in charges, corporate actions adjustments, and pending USD cash payments

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related major
• 2-3+ years of related trade support, operations or Middle Office experience
• Knowledge of global markets settlement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Series 7or SIE and Series 99 licenses required
• Outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently

Salary Range: $70-90K + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits