What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Income Analyst position at Phyton Talent Advisors?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Middle Office Operations Analyst to support Fixed Income trade lifecycle activities. This role sits within a high-performing operations team and requires strong coordination with front office and settlements teams to ensure accurate and timely trade processing. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Support account opening and maintenance processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Manage trade allocation and trade matching across Fixed Income products
- Partner closely with settlements teams to investigate and resolve trade breaks
- Ensure accurate and timely trade matching using industry platforms
- Monitor trade flow and proactively identify discrepancies or issues
- Utilize systems such as CTM and ALERT to facilitate trade processing
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements, including TRACE and MSRB
- Communicate effectively with front office, operations, and external counterparties to resolve issues
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of Middle Office / Trade Support experience (open to more senior candidates)
- Strong experience supporting Fixed Income products (vanilla products required)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Trade allocation
- Trade matching
- Break resolution
- Experience with industry platforms such as CTM and ALERT
- Working knowledge of TRACE and MSRB reporting requirements
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high trade volumes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Nice to Have
- Exposure to additional asset classes (beyond Fixed Income)
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced trading environments
- Ability to quickly ramp up and operate in a cross-training environment
Salary : $40 - $50