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Brokerage Operations Analyst

TradeStation Chicago, IL (Onsite) Full-Time


Who We Are:
TradeStation is an online brokerage firm seeking to level the playing field for self-directed investors and traders, empowering them to claim their individual financial edge. At TradeStation, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and relentless search for innovation. 

What We Are Looking For:

The Brokerage Operations Analyst is responsible for various settlement processes for back-office operations.  These functions include equities and options balancing, cash, and trade reconciliation with the depositories (DTC and OCC), mutual fund reconciliation, cancel and corrections of top day trades. Responsibilities also include the coordination of activities with the trade desk, including but not limited to margin and balancing exceptions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Research and reconcile daily trade breaks, unaffirmed equity trades and identify root causes, themes, and remediation.
  • Process cancels and corrections, daily reconciliation of CNS, Fund SERV and OCC general ledger accounts.
  • Assist the trading operations team with processing option exercises and assignments.
  • Perform post trade allocations and take ownership of functions including but not limited to trade bookings.
  • Review depository collateral requirements daily and perform daily/monthly 15c3-3 reconciliation.
  • Ensure post-trade prospectus delivery is maintained and reviewed daily.
  • Liaise with counterparties to reconcile discrepancies arising due to incorrect trade booking or erroneous clearance, price correction and/or quantity mismatch and address escalations.

The Skills You Bring:

  • Knowledge of FIS Phase 3 is recommended.
  • Knowledge of OCC, DTC PBS, settlements a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of financial markets and accounting principles.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of Pivot tables is a plus.
  • Ability to travel for business continuity purposes and be available to work weekends/some holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience in trade processing, clearance and reconciliation of equities, options, mutual funds.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Any combination of active FINRA Series 3, 4, 7, or 99 licenses is preferred, but not required.

What We Offer:

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Competitive Pay
  • Yearly bonus and generous 401k plan
  • Comprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1, including a Veterinary Discount Plan!
  • Generous Paid Time Off plans
  • Flexible working environment
  • TradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materials
  • Pay Range (US) $70-80K (Countries outside of the US have differing ranges in accordance with local labor markets)


TradeStation provides equal employment opportunities to current and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, handicap, citizenship, veteran or marital status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Date Posted

12/23/2024

Job ID

3152

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