Operations Analyst Operations Analyst

Clarksons • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are looking for a highly driven Operations Analyst to join our team, supporting a fast-moving trading and investment platform. This role sits at the intersection of Trading, Compliance, Risk, and Finance — ideal for candidates who want direct exposure to markets and the mechanics behind institutional trading.
This is not a back-office processing role. You will work closely with front office teams to ensure trades flow correctly, issues are solved quickly, and operational risk is minimized.

Requirements

• Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations, and/ adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance (Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering, or similar)
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships in trading, finance, or operations preferred)
• Strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Python, Bloomberg, or trading systems is a plus
• Experience with NetX 360+ is valuable
• Interest in financial markets and how trading actually works behind the scenes

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the daily trade lifecycle from execution through settlement.
• Reconcile positions, cash, and P&L across internal and external systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies under tight deadlines.
• Partner with traders, brokers, custodians, and technology teams to resolve issues in real time.
• Improve processes through automation and workflow optimization.
• Support new product onboarding and operational initiatives.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to front-office trading activity
• Steep learning curve with real responsibility early
• High-performance culture focused on growth and merit
• Opportunity to get FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 79, Series 87)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level