Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst Overview

• The Operations Analyst will support post-trade processing for fixed income products, ensuring accurate and timely settlements.
• Collaborate with Trading, Portfolio Management, and external partners to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain a strong control environment while managing trade allocations and confirmations.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency.
• Monitor daily cash movements and settlement funding requirements.
• Assist with month-end reporting, audit requests, and regulatory activities.
• Participate in business continuity initiatives and maintain procedure documentation.
• This hybrid role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic trading environment.

Operations Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the full post-trade lifecycle for fixed income products, including trade allocations and settlements.
• Perform daily reconciliations for trades, positions, cash, and settlements, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor settlement activities, managing failed trades and aged exceptions proactively.
• Process lifecycle events such as coupon payments, maturities, and corporate actions.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of security master and static data.
• Execute daily operational controls in adherence to internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational issues effectively.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements as needed.

Operations Analyst Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of operations experience with fixed income products in financial services.
• Proficiency in fixed income trade processing, settlement, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with Treasuries, corporate bonds, repos, and money market instruments.
• Experience interacting with custodians, prime brokers, and counterparties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Bloomberg, CTM, or SWIFT is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.