What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Processing Analyst position at Phyton Talent Advisors?
Our client a well known Financial services firm is seeking a Trade Processing Analyst in their White Plain New York, New York!
What you’ll do
• Validate, process, and settle trades in internal systems across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and other financial products.
• Monitor trade confirmations, allocations, and settlement status; investigate exceptions and drive break resolution through to closure.
• Reconcile trade activity with custodians, brokers, and counterparties, ensuring records match and risks are surfaced early.
• Partner closely with Front Office, Middle Office, and external parties to troubleshoot failed settlements and reduce recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and support reporting for audits, controls testing, and compliance requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance systems to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability.
What you bring
• Experience in trade operations, settlements, or middle office functions.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, financial instruments, and post-trade processes.
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as DTCC, Bloomberg, and/or SWIFT (or similar).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• Analytical, proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working across financial software platforms.
• Curiosity to expand your knowledge across multiple asset classes.
Salary : $35 - $38