Trading Operations Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Trading Operations Analyst
Location: Newark, DE (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr W2
Duration: 17 Weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Overtime as business volumes require)
Interview Process: One Zoom Panel Interview

Important Notes:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Trading Operations Analyst to support trade processing and operational activities within a fast-paced financial markets environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in financial markets, securities lending, and trading operations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues, and have advanced Excel capabilities with an interest in automation and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and process trade orders while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures.
• Monitor asset and cash positions, identify discrepancies, and assist with timely resolution.
• Manage client sale and breach activity across U.S. and international markets.
• Handle recall communications, return settlements, desk escalations, and fails management activities.
• Utilize automation technologies and data analysis techniques to improve operational efficiency and resiliency.
• Contribute to trading platform enhancements and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and operational updates for management and business partners.
• Assist with investigations, issue resolution, and operational risk mitigation efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to articulate complex scenarios, investigations, and outcomes clearly.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience within:
  • Financial Services
  • Capital Markets
  • Securities Lending
  • Trading Operations
  • Investment Banking
• Understanding of financial markets, trading instruments, and trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to automation tools and technologies such as:
  • Alteryx
  • VBA / Visual Basic
  • Tableau
  • UiPath
  • Generative AI tools
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Top Skills

• Problem Solving
• Advanced Excel (Macros/VBA preferred)
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management

What Will Make a Candidate Stand Out?

• Previous finance-related internships or work experience.
• Exposure to securities lending, trading operations, or capital markets.
• Experience utilizing Excel automation, macros, or data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes through automation or technology.

Red Flags

• Frequent job hopping without explanation.
• Resume typos, formatting issues, or attention-to-detail concerns.
• Limited evidence of analytical or problem-solving abilities.