Phaxis · 4 months ago
Finance Operations Analyst - entry level
Phaxis is one of the nation's leading recruiting and consulting firms. They are seeking a Trade Support Operation Analyst to join their Baltimore team, focusing on managing trade flow for futures and options contracts. The role involves daily trade support functions, risk management, and collaboration with internal and external clients.
Responsibilities
Daily Trade Support functions for futures and options on futures across North American and European markets including:
Resolving client, exchange, and risk trade breaks
Managing trade allocations for Institutional and Wealth Management clients
Investigating and resolving today clearing exceptions
Developing trade flow solutions
Communicating with internal and external parties
Facilitating exchange trade entry
Focus on risk management and control with respect to processes and procedures
Resolution of client issues, with a focus on root cause analysis and risk mitigation
Actively participate in team meetings, raise issues, question the status quo and offers solutions/ideas
Work as a member of a team; help others in the team with tasks and issues
Analyze problems to establish root causes and suggest clear, logical and practical solutions based upon extensive analysis
Contribute to refining controls and continuously improving and reducing operational risk
Build and manage stakeholder relationships across silos
Acquire & demonstrate deep knowledge of the product and/or functional area for which they are responsible
Establish clear goals and set priorities for themselves
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree OR solid finance experience required
Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Must have ability to work under a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Excel & Word required
Ability to work in a team and build strong networks
Strong problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills
Flexibility and ability to learn in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills, verbal and written required