IT Associates · 1 day ago
Trading Operations Analyst
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expIT Associates is seeking a highly detail-oriented and motivated Operations Analyst to join their growing team. The role involves performing daily operational functions within the trade life cycle, collaborating with traders and portfolio managers, and ensuring accurate and timely trade processing.
Communications InfrastructureConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Perform all daily operational functions within the trade life cycle, including trade confirmation, allocation, and settlement
Reconcile end-of-day (EOD) cash and position balances, resolving any discrepancies in coordination with internal and external parties
Manage and process all required SPOs (Special Processing Orders) and ensure timely trade communication from internal systems to external counterparties
Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and other support teams to ensure smooth trade execution and resolution of settlement issues
Research and resolve trade confirmation and settlement breaks, working closely with brokers, custodians, and internal departments
Process factor and coupon updates and ensure timely reflection in internal systems
Conduct daily position and transaction reconciliations between custodians and internal accounting systems
Support compliance reporting, regulatory documentation, and other operational control tasks
Handle ad hoc operational requests, analysis, and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in financial operations, with a focus on trade settlements or middle office functions
Strong knowledge of fixed income, ETFs, and physical settlements (DTC, FED, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to building efficient and scalable workflows
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight daily deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (advanced skills preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
Preferred
Experience with Bloomberg and familiarity with industry settlement platforms
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid time off
Bonus
Other benefits
Company
IT Associates
IT Associates provides businesses and organizations with IT, data, consulting, and communications services and equipment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Quinn
Sr. Client Partner
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