Business Analyst / Market Ops - Jacksonville, FL

Canon Recruiting Group•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Markets Support Analyst to join a high-performing Securities Lending Middle Office & Operations team supporting trading desks across Stock Loan, Corporate Bonds, and Equity Financing. This role sits at the center of trading activity and is responsible for trade support, reconciliation, settlement, and risk management in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives under pressure while managing competing priorities.

Requirements

Strong ability to multitask in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to work independently with limited direction
Experience with: Reconciliation / break resolution
Experience with: Trade settlement or financial operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in: Securities Lending / Stock Loan Middle Office / Trade Support / Markets Operations
Knowledge of: Trade lifecycle and settlement processes
Knowledge of: Collateral management and risk exposure
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong analytical mindset with attention to accuracy
Proactive problem solver who can identify and resolve issues quickly
Team player with strong collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

Support daily operations for Securities Lending / Stock Loan and trading desks
Assist with trade matching, settlement, and lifecycle processing
Resolve settlement exceptions and reconciliation breaks
Monitor and manage risk exposure and collateral requirements
Process recall requests, wires, and journal entries
Ensure accurate cash movement and trade settlement in market systems
Investigate and resolve discrepancies across internal and external systems
Partner with internal teams and external clients to ensure timely trade completion
Identify and drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
Escalate issues appropriately and provide clear reporting on risk items