Analyst, Trading & Operations

Our client is seeking an experienced Analyst, Trading & Operations to join the Loan Quality Control team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a go-to expert in all aspects of bank loans while collaborating closely with a wide range of internal partners; as well as external stakeholders such as broker-dealers, outsourced vendors, service providers, and custodians/trustees.

This is a hybrid position!

• Oversee outsourced operations functions including bank loan trade settlements, cash reconciliation, and CLO cash management; drive settlement priority for liquidity and ramp-ups.
• Perform daily quality control checks on outsourced processes.
• Execute retained operations functions such as fund setup in Clear Par, SSI setup in ADFlow, and KYC pre-approvals with agent banks.
• Provide daily operational support to U.S. and U.K. Loan Trading Desks.
• Act as a point of escalation for custodians and trustees.
• Monitor and maintain daily and monthly trade metrics, including volumes, aged trades, and delayed compensation.
• Support projects and process improvements as needed.

• In-depth knowledge of LSTA/LMA bank loan settlement processes and the full bank loan life cycle (from trade allocation and settlement through loan activities, corporate actions, and restructurings).
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Finance or a related field required.
• 2-6 years of experience in bank loan middle office/operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong record of academic achievement, including a high GPA.

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