Junior Fixed Income Desk Analyst
Job Description: Junior Fixed Income Operations Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Market-Leading Trading Firm
Responsibilities:
- Allocate transactions with counterparties via 3rd party systems.
- Assist with the set-up of new trading accounts.
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with firm's clearing provider.
- Troubleshoot executions and clearing exceptions.
- Validate vendor invoices against firm's transaction activity.
- Develop procedures to improve the operational efficiency of the trading desk.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with counterparties and vendors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Python or other coding languages is a plus.
- Willingness to study for and take the Securities Industry Essentials Exam and any other required exams.
Opportunity: This position offers an ideal opportunity for career advancement at a market-leading trading firm.
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