Operations Analyst

Our client is an investment banking firm. They seek an Operations Analyst to join their Manhattan, NY office. **Responsibilities** * Process domestic and international trade allocations, bookings, and settlements across multiple asset classes using electronic trading platforms * Monitor trade lifecycles from execution through settlement, investigating and resolving exceptions to ensure timely completion * Reconcile daily trading activity, cash, and position balances while researching and resolving operational breaks * Maintain client static data, including settlement instructions, account details, commission schedules, and reference data * Coordinate new client onboarding, account setup, and documentation for institutional clients and managed accounts * Support regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accurate transaction reporting and operational compliance * Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and external counterparties to resolve trade and settlement issues * Track production issues, system enhancements, and testing activities, including user acceptance testing for new releases * Analyze operational workflows and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen controls * Prepare operational reports, performance metrics, and ad hoc analyses to support business operations and management decision\-making **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Business, or related discipline * 3\+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Middle Office, Settlements, or trade support * Financial services industry required * Understanding of the trade lifecycle * Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy * Client‑focused and results‑driven * Proven self\-starter with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, consistently delivering results * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Series 7 or SIE and Series 99 preferred; must obtain the required licenses within three months of hire Please note\*: Hours are 8\-5pm fully in office during training period. After training, moves to hybrid schedule JobID: 48426