Our Midtown area Houston, TX client is seeking a Trading Operations Analyst.

Responsibilities:

  • Be primarily responsible for identify, investigating and resolving variances between financial and operational trading data including: Gross P&L, Dividends, Interest,
  • Commissions, Execution and Regulatory Costs
  • Work closely with the accounting and trading department to manage the trade reconciliation process
  • Serve as a liaison with organizational leaders and technology teams to optimize and automate the trade settlement process
  • Produce accurate and timely reports
  • Other special project and reports as assigned

Essential Attributes

  • Proven expertise in accounting fundamentals such as reconciliations, settlements, reporting, and data variance analysis
  • Proven experience driving change in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to take ownership of identifying, implementing and executing creative solutions for complex, cross functional challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships quickly and work in a team environment
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting required
  • 5+ years of progressively-responsible experience
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • The ability to identify, understand, and apply applicable state and federal regulations
  • Advantageous Attributes
  • Experience in a regulated company environment (SEC, FINRA, etc.)
  • Experience in a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank or Trading environment
  • Exposure to electronic trading
  • Rudimentary scripting and programming skills (such as C, C++ or Shell Scripts, Python, Perl)
  • Masters Degree

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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D.  Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.  Clients will not sponsor visas.

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