Trade Management - Analyst

Company: Strategic Staffing Solutions
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Trade Management Analyst

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Duration: 12 Months
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay Rate: $23.00/hr


Overview

The Trade Management team focuses on mitigating risk across trade flows, settlements, collateral management, and counterparty interactions. It collaborates closely with trading desks, technology teams, brokers, and clients to oversee operations and develop solutions for new products, strategies, and systems.


Responsibilities


--- Support traders and portfolio managers across asset management businesses.
--- Confirm trades, payments, and instructions.
--- Monitor daily reconciliations across trading systems.
--- Coordinate with traders and brokers to resolve issues and ensure smooth settlements.
--- Analyze and solve complex trade, accounting, and reconciliation discrepancies.
--- Identify process improvements to enhance controls, scalability, and efficiency.
--- Lead or support projects involving new/existing products and process upgrades with IT collaboration.
--- Build relationships with brokers, custodians, and fund administrators to enhance workflows and integrate best practices.
--- Provide management with reports on STP rates, risks, and trade volumes.
--- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and maintain team procedures.
Qualifications


--- Preferred: 1+ year of asset management or middle-office experience (Bank Loan settlement experience a plus).
--- Familiarity with platforms like DTC, SWIFT, FED, IHS Markit, ClearPar, and WSO is beneficial.
--- Experience investigating failed trades/payments and managing broker/client interactions.
--- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and perform well in fast-paced environments.
--- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and process re-engineering experience.
--- Ability to recognize interdependencies and broader project impacts across the organization.
--- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ownership of responsibilities.
Education


--- Bachelor's degree required.
--- 1+ year of professional experience with financial products, including derivatives or core products, with interest in expanding knowledge.

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