Our Midtown area Houston, TX client is seeking a Trading Operations Analyst.
Responsibilities:
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Be primarily responsible for identify, investigating and resolving variances between financial and operational trading data including: Gross P&L, Dividends, Interest,
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Commissions, Execution and Regulatory Costs
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Work closely with the accounting and trading department to manage the trade reconciliation process
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Serve as a liaison with organizational leaders and technology teams to optimize and automate the trade settlement process
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Produce accurate and timely reports
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Other special project and reports as assigned
Essential Attributes
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Proven expertise in accounting fundamentals such as reconciliations, settlements, reporting, and data variance analysis
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Proven experience driving change in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
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Mastery of Microsoft Excel
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Ability to take ownership of identifying, implementing and executing creative solutions for complex, cross functional challenges
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Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships quickly and work in a team environment
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Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting required
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5+ years of progressively-responsible experience
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Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
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The ability to identify, understand, and apply applicable state and federal regulations
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Advantageous Attributes
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Experience in a regulated company environment (SEC, FINRA, etc.)
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Experience in a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank or Trading environment
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Exposure to electronic trading
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Rudimentary scripting and programming skills (such as C, C++ or Shell Scripts, Python, Perl)
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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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