Entry Level Analyst

Our Client, a Global Financial Services Firm, is seeking an Entry Level Analyst in their Jersey City, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and settle deliver and receive orders across equities, corporate fixed income, and commercial paper trades through DTC
• Ensure all trades meet daily settlement deadlines and adhere to operational controls
• Verify trade details against broker confirmations received via internal systems (e.g., Sonic), including account numbers, quantities, and CUSIPs
• Review and resolve discrepancies such as DTC reclaims and mismatched trade details
• Escalate high-value or complex trade issues to management as needed
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, brokers, banks, and clients to resolve trade-related issues and minimize risk exposure
• Maintain and manage daily trade volumes in a high-throughput environment
• Contribute to management reporting, including tracking and analyzing trade volumes and operational metrics
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity
• Develop a strong understanding of how trade processing impacts broader firm operations

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of trade settlement processes, particularly within DTC
• Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and resolve operational issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general PC skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team