Operations & Trading Analyst

B C Ziegler & Co•Chicago, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Markets Trading & Operations Analyst role is an entry level role designed for recent graduates interested in building a career in the municipal fixed income markets. This position provides broad exposure across the firm’s Capital Markets Group supporting trade operations, underwriting, secondary trading and sales, algorithmic trading initiatives, and ETF create/redeem activity. The Analyst will work closely with traders, sales, underwriters, and operations professionals to support the execution, placement, and processing of muni bond transactions. This position will be in-person based in our Chicago Headquarters and will report to the Vice President of Operations & Technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 including advanced excel, pivot tables, modeling, etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data analysis tools a plus.
FINRA licensing including SIE, Series 7, 52, 63 a plus but not required. Licensing may be required depending on the trajectory of the position sometime after hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor market activity, including yield curves, credit spreads, and secondary trading activity.
Support ETF basket creation/redemption activity tied to muni bond ETF with basket monitoring and trade execution.
Provide operational support during municipal new issue pricing and order periods.
Assist in building and maintaining deal information, pricing wires, and deal updates.
Set up and register new issue information with regulators and data providers.
Maintain new issue database for reference and regulatory inquiries.
Ensure accurate trade booking, confirmation, and settlement.
Monitor and resolve trade discrepancies, failed trades, and settlement issues.
Interface with counterparties, clearing firms, and custodians to ensure smooth post-trade processing.
Coordinate with internal teams with compliance, accounting, and other requests.
Support the development and monitoring of algo pricing and trading tools.
Assist in aggregating and analyzing market data.
Automate workflows related to pricing, reporting, and trade processing.