Banking Trade Operations Specialist

LHH is looking for a contract Trade Operations Specialist for a leading banking institution in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in supporting trade operations within a banking environment, a passion for learning, and strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution and settlement of trade operations. If this sounds like the right fit for you, read on and apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate client collateral and settlement records by comparing internal and external data.
• Perform in-depth research and moderately complex analyses, addressing special transactions and exceptions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to minimize risks and enhance the client experience.
• Collaborate with Clearing, Funding, and Account Management teams to investigate exceptions.
• Communicate with brokers, clients, exchanges, CCPs, compliance, front office, technology, and other global operations personnel.
• Generate and analyze reports and metrics related to client collateral and settlement status.
• Promptly escalate potential risks and exposures to management.
• Support ad-hoc projects or new initiatives, coordinating with subject matter experts across various product areas and functions.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in supporting trade operations within the banking sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• A desire to learn and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.