Operations Analyst Overview • The Operations Analyst will support post-trade processing for fixed income products, ensuring accurate and timely settlements. • Collaborate with Trading, Portfolio Management, and external partners to resolve operational issues. • Maintain a strong control environment while managing trade allocations and confirmations. • Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency. • Monitor daily cash movements and settlement funding requirements. • Assist with month-end reporting, audit requests, and regulatory activities. • Participate in business continuity initiatives and maintain procedure documentation. • This hybrid role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic trading environment. Operations Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties • Support the full post-trade lifecycle for fixed income products, including trade allocations and settlements. • Perform daily reconciliations for trades, positions, cash, and settlements, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Monitor settlement activities, managing failed trades and aged exceptions proactively. • Process lifecycle events such as coupon payments, maturities, and corporate actions. • Ensure accurate maintenance of security master and static data. • Execute daily operational controls in adherence to internal policies. • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational issues effectively. • Contribute to automation initiatives and process improvement projects. • Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements as needed. Operations Analyst Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. • 2–5 years of operations experience with fixed income products in financial services. • Proficiency in fixed income trade processing, settlement, and reconciliations. • Familiarity with Treasuries, corporate bonds, repos, and money market instruments. • Experience interacting with custodians, prime brokers, and counterparties. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Bloomberg, CTM, or SWIFT is preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.