Overview

SIG has multiple job openings for Operations Analysts to join our Equity and Options brokerage operations team in our New York office. In this role, you will be focused on support of trading activity from the point trades are executed by our traders through settlement, clearing and post-trade analysis. This ensures that you will gain broad exposure across the operational activities on the desk including settlements, reconciliations, and reporting as well as issue resolution and variance analysis. Additionally, we will look to you to focus on continuous automation and process improvement through collaboration with team members and our technology team. This will also include testing these activities prior to rollout across the desk. In carrying out these responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to interact daily with traders, peers, clients and our clearing firms to ensure that issues are resolved as quickly as possible and that trades settle and clear within required timeframes. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to build upon your knowledge of equities and/or options in an environment open to ideas, collaboration and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply today.

 

In this role, you will:

Drive towards automation and continuous process improvement to ensure any issues that arise are resolved as quickly as possibleMaintain and support operational activities related to equities and options trading activity on the deskManage high volume of emails/calls per day from traders, clients, clearing firms, etc.; leverage technology resources available to automate wherever possible to ensure prompt resolution of inquiries/issuesCoordinate with technology team members to drive, test and facilitate automation opportunities and/or process improvements on the deskLeverage tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL and/or Access to improve reporting capabilities and increase the speed with which any variances are resolvedActively liaise with team members and our Documentation Specialist to facilitate client account opening and onboarding ensuring processes are seamless Troubleshoot and problem solve issues that may arise with trading activity on the deskProvide support to both customers and sales traders as needed
What we're looking for
Bachelors degree required; specialization in finance or a related discipline preferredPrevious co-op or internship experience in a trade support role supporting or with exposure to equities, options, or fixed income trading preferredDemonstrated and strong experience with Excel & Access required; experience with VBA and/or SQL preferredProven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, meet deadlines, and work well under pressureMust possess excellent communication and time management skills Diligent and meticulous with strong attention to detail Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasksExperience with Omgeo Oasys (Domestic and/or Global) and Omgeo Alert, or other trading programs, a plus

 

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