Operations Specialist Credit and ETFs

Optiver • New York, NY

259d • $155,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Credit Operations Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless execution and settlement of trades within our Execution Services business line. This position involves providing operational support, reconciling trade breaks and fees, and collaborating with Optiver's Back Office, Trading, and Prime Brokerage teams. The Credit Operations Analyst will contribute to maintaining accurate trade records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing process improvements to drive greater efficiency. The role requires a strong understanding of financial products, the trade and settlement lifecycle for U.S. corporate bonds, U.S. ETFs, or credit derivatives, along with effective problem-solving and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a trade support or operations role at a broker-dealer, bank, or trading firm
• Strong knowledge of financial products, including bonds, ETFs, and credit derivatives
• Deep understanding of trade lifecycle and settlement processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; coding skills are a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Nice To Haves

• Series 7 and/or 99 licenses preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class support for trade execution and settlement processes
• Manage the full pre-and post-trade lifecycle in close collaboration with Trading, Back Office, Prime Brokerage, and Compliance teams
• Produce and distribute trade confirmations and oversee the post-trade allocation process
• Work closely with Brokerage team, Customers and Prime Brokers to reconcile fee discrepancies and ensure timely receipt of outstanding brokerage fees
• Support regulatory reporting validations, including CAT and Rule 606
• Collaborate with internal Tech and Development teams, as well as third-party providers, to enhance trade workflows and service offerings

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree