Business Analyst (Level II)

Summary:

• Duration: 11/2/26 to 4/30/27
• Work Mode: Onsite 5 days/week for the first 3 months; potentially move to 4 onsite, 1 WFH
• This role is a potential contract to hire and will require resources that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Manage institutional equity transactions throughout the post-execution trade lifecycle, from execution through final settlement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for company inquiries related to trade status, settlement, affirmations, and exception management.
• Monitor and resolve unmatched trades, settlement breaks, fails, and trade discrepancies.
• Partner with custodians, prime brokers, counterparties, and clients to facilitate timely settlement.
• Escalate and coordinate the resolution of operational, settlement, and market risk events.
• Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Operations, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to address transaction processing issues.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring trade exceptions and recommend process improvements.
• Support client onboarding, account maintenance, and implementation of new products and market initiatives.
• Provide timely and accurate client reporting related to settlement activity, fail exposure, and operational risk.
• Participate in industry initiatives, process improvement efforts, automation projects, and strategic change programs.
• Maintain strong controls and ensure adherence to regulatory, risk, and operational procedures.

Requirements:

• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting institutional equities, trade support, middle office, client service, or settlement operations functions.
• Strong understanding of the institutional equity trade lifecycle, including matching, affirmation, clearance, and settlement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk identification and resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately.
• Proficiency using operational, reporting, and trade processing systems.
• Understanding of operational risk, settlement risk, and trade exception management.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of DTCC, NSCC, DTC, Omgeo CTM, ALERT, SWIFT, and institutional settlement workflows.
• Familiarity with FIX messaging, electronic trading platforms, and post-trade processing concepts.
• Experience supporting domestic and international equity markets.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Builds strong partnerships and effectively collaborates across diverse teams and functions.
• Embraces change and contributes to innovation through technology and process improvements.
• Maintains a strong risk and control mindset while balancing client experience and operational efficiency.
• Promotes an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.