Trade Operations Analyst (REMOTE)

Aston Carter•Plano, TX

1d•$43 - $48•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Analyst plays a key role within Trade Operations, focusing on the confirmation and settlement of fixed income trades and bank loan instruments. This position supports Front Office activities across a wide range of fixed income and bank loan products, ensures accurate and timely trade processing, and resolves complex settlement issues while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for clients.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in financial services within a back or middle office group, preferably focused on fixed income trade operations.
Strong knowledge of fixed income securities and related trade settlement processes.
Hands-on experience with trade settlements in DTC, Euroclear, and global local market settlements.
Proven experience settling trades using BlackRock Aladdin trade order management system.
Experience with CTM and ClearPar for trade matching and bank loan settlement workflows.
Solid understanding of trade operations, trade finance, and asset management processes.
Ability to resolve trade adjustments and settlement issues accurately and efficiently.
Strong analytical skills in investment and portfolio analysis within a financial services environment.
Proficiency with financial markets tools and platforms such as Bloomberg and BlackRock Aladdin.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with Front Office, custodians, administrators, and counterparties.
Detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and risk control in trade processing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
Experience in securities, derivatives and structured finance, foreign exchange, and mutual fund operations.
Background in investment banking, asset management, or trade finance operations.
Familiarity with systems such as Alert and Oasys for trade and settlement workflows.
Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage priorities independently.
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset in operational processes.

Responsibilities

Confirm and settle fixed income and bank loan trades with counterparties and custodians, coordinating closely with the Front Office when needed.
Execute trade settlements across multiple platforms and markets, including DTC, Euroclear, physical securities, book-entry systems, and global local market settlement processes.
Provide comprehensive bank loan support to the Front Office and external outsourcing partners, ensuring accurate trade execution and settlement.
Process and instruct asset transfers between custodians, administrators, and counterparties, ensuring proper documentation and timely settlement.
Investigate, resolve, and process trade adjustments and settlement discrepancies, maintaining accurate records and controls.
Monitor, report, and drive timely resolution of failed trades, escalating issues as appropriate and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to understand client needs and operational requirements, ensuring high-quality service and positive client outcomes.
Utilize trade order management and settlement systems, including BlackRock Aladdin and ClearPar, to manage trade workflows and maintain data integrity.
Support trade operations related to a broad range of instruments, including fixed income securities, derivatives and structured finance products, foreign exchange, and mutual funds.
Contribute to continuous improvement of trade operations processes, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.