Trade Support and Clearing Specialist New York, NY

Trade Support and Clearing Specialist

 

 

Job ID: Job-2458

 

location:       New York, NY

Jobtype:        Permanent

Rate:   $125K - $150K +bonus

 

Description:   

Support and enhance the firm’s information systems related to PnL, risk, and accounting.

 

Responsibilities

As a member of the Trading Systems Support team, your responsibilities will include:

• Daily monitoring of cash activities and PnL reconciliation

• Resolving position breaks and trade settlement fails

• Monitoring payments and wires

• Monitoring end of day processes

• Managing locate/pre-borrow for U.S. securities

• Maintaining and enhancing the applications and scripts supporting PnL, risk, and accounting systems

 

Qualifications

Their ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field, along with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in a support role.

 

Additionally, candidates should have:

• Excellent computer programming skills

• Strong knowledge of Python script on Linux

• Strong Linux shell scripting skills in Perl or Bash

• Good experience with Java on Linux

• Basic knowledge of finance, including cash activity and trade settlement mechanisms

• Knowledge of U.S. equities products and markets

• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• The willingness to take on tasks both big and small

• Strong communication skills and be fluent in English

 

Email resume in Word to JeffAltman@TheBigGameHunter.us. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. NOTE: WE WILL ONLY RESPOND IF YOUR RESUME APPEARS TO FIT A ROLE

 

NO RELOCATION. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship from the employer for a visa.

 

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