Associate, Trading Operations

The Role

As a Trading Operations Associate, you’ll build your career in Financial Services through hands-on exposure to the full trade lifecycle, including both settlements and corporate actions. This role provides practical experience within the settlements ecosystem, helping you develop a strong operational foundation and expand your knowledge as you grow your career in the industry.

How You'll Help Take Us There

• Process Corporate Actions events and Coupon payments
• Exhibit general knowledge of both domestic and foreign voluntary and mandatory corporate actions regulations
• Daily monitoring and communication related to corporate actions event with clients
• Manage shared inbox of all corporate action notifications and communication
• Maintain and provide excellent customer services for both internal and external clients
• Actively build strong relationships and work with other departments in both the middle and front office
• Assist other members of the team on tasks related to Corporate action & Settlements
• Follow up on open issues and escalate to management when necessary

What We’re Looking for  

• 4+ years prior Corporate Action ExperienceKnowledge of DTCC portal is mandatory and SMART/track preferably
• Ability to work in a deadline sensitive environment while maintaining good risk assessment and escalation awareness
• Good multitasking and analytical skills with the availability to prioritize processes and responsibilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience in using Shadow, Neolink and BMO OLBB is a plus
• Ability to incorporate AI into daily workflows; passion for ethical adoption of AI practices
• Series 99/ SIE preferred (required to obtain within the first six months of employment)

What You Can Expect from Us

• Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
• Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
• Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
• Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
• Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
• Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $80,000 USD to $100,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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