Pyramid Consulting, Inc · 3 weeks ago
Trade Support Analyst III
New York, United States
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60/hr - $68/hr
2+ years expPyramid Consulting, Inc. is a leading Financial Industry company, and they are seeking a Trade Support Analyst III for a contract opportunity. The role involves monitoring trading positions and risks, coordinating lifecycle events, and providing analytical support to trading desks.
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Responsibilities
Risk/Position Monitoring and Trade Execution
Understanding of how to monitor trading positions and risks for accuracy throughout the day
Coordinate lifecycle events with designated Sales/Trading Desks to ensure deals are properly reflected in Risk
Contribute daily P&L estimates, produce risk explain, and investigate discrepancies with Official P&L produced by Middle Office
Analytical and Operational Support to PCM Trading Desks
Book, process and validate trades in Front Office booking systems as soon as deals are executed, so that Bank’s risk/position is updated real-time and applicable regulatory obligations (Dodd Franck, EMIR, FINRA, etc.) are met
Resolve all internal queries from the Trading desk or various Partner Functions (IT, Middle & Back Offices, Legal, Risk…) on client transactions executed by Desk
Strong understanding of Post Trade Processes (Corp Actions, Succession Events, and Option Expiries) to be able to fully support/execute each request without supervision
Maintain proper documentation of the Front Office operational processes
Follow-up with relevant departments to ensure all aspects related to post-trade processing (incl. trade confirmations, Risk/P&L, clearing/settlements) are successfully handled vis-à-vis of the clients. Ensure outstanding issues are properly raised to sales/trading and monitored until resolved
Resolve internal queries from the Trading desk or various Partner Functions
Process & Client Services Improvements
Make recommendations for improvement of current processes, working with business analysts on projects impacting desk and Front Office Support processes
In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, develop solutions to resolve recurring issues and improve customer service
Improve PCM IT framework: report issues/bugs and propose IT enhancements to make the platform more scalable and resilient
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or foreign education equivalent in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics
Minimum of two years of experience in a Front or Middle Office Trade Support role within Global Markets
Experience and knowledge to cover clients and execute/price deals with clients
Experience in developing and growing revenues with small client accounts
Demonstrated knowledge in US PCM Markets and its industry infrastructure
Very strong expertise in trade booking, validation, market lifecycle events, settlement and confirmation process for PCM products; including Corporate Bonds, CDS, Index, and Structured Trades
Working understanding of the applicable regulations (EMIR, Dodd Frank, FINRA, FATCA…)
Demonstrated expertise using Excel and VBA to simplify and automate manual Front Office processes
Good knowledge of system architecture (front to back workflow, pricers and risk management systems) for PCM products
Demonstrated commercial and collaborative attitude
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including in client communication
Analytical mindset and problem solving
Very strong multi-tasking capability
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure
FINRA Registrations Required: Series 7 and 63
Preferred
Key skills; Front-Office Credit Trading Support Expertise
Risk, P&L Ownership & Break Resolution
End-to-End Trade Lifecycle & Post-Trade Mastery
Regulatory-Aware Trading Operations - Dodd-Frank, EMIR, FINRA
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) plan
Paid sick leave (depending on work location)
Company
Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Pyramid Consulting, a global leader in workforce and technology solutions, empowers individuals and organizations to transform and thrive in the most challenging and competitive markets.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ramesh Maturu
President and Co-Founder
Manish Kaushik
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-18
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