Job Title: Trade Management Analyst (Operations)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months, Possible Extension)
Location: Dallas, TX 75201 (Onsite)
Job Summary
We are hiring a Trade Management Analyst for one of our leading financial services clients. This role sits within the Asset & Wealth Management Operations team and plays a critical role in supporting trade lifecycle activities, ensuring operational accuracy, and mitigating settlement and reconciliation risks.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with traders, brokers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support traders and portfolio managers across asset management functions
- Perform trade and payment confirmations and ensure accurate processing
- Monitor daily reconciliations across multiple trading systems
- Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies, breaks, and accounting issues
- Coordinate with trading desks, brokers, and counterparties to ensure timely settlement
- Analyze processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and controls
- Assist in projects related to system enhancements and new product implementations
- Collaborate with technology teams to streamline workflows and improve automation
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (brokers, custodians, fund administrators)
- Generate regular and ad hoc reports on trade volumes, risks, and STP (Straight Through Processing) rates
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence
- Maintain documentation, procedures, and reporting standards for operations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in financial services, trade operations, or asset management
- Understanding of trade lifecycle, settlements, and reconciliation processes
- Exposure to trading systems or financial platforms
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Technology