Equities Trading Assistant

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as an Equities Trading Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support post-trade processing across a range of financial products.


• Monitor transaction activity to ensure information is accurately recorded and processed.


• Investigate and resolve operational discrepancies, exceptions, and processing issues.


• Coordinate with internal departments, external service providers, and other business partners.


• Review transactions requiring additional analysis and help determine appropriate next steps.


• Escalate potential operational or regulatory concerns when necessary.


• Maintain effective controls and documentation across assigned workflows.


• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and operational processes.


• Support system enhancements, testing, and other departmental projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.


• 2–3 years of experience in financial services operations, middle office, trade support, or a related function.


• General understanding of transaction processing and post-trade operations.


• Experience working with internal business teams and external service providers.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.