Entry Level Analyst
Phyton Talent Advisors, Jersey City, NJ, United States
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
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