Trading Systems Analyst

Grow your career as a Trading Systems Analyst with an innovative global bank in New York, NY. Contract role with strong possibility for extension. Will require working onsite 5 days per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.
• 5+ years of trading systems analysis experience in a large global bank.
• Experience with alternative and/or electronic trading platforms (ATS, electronic exchanges), trading desk (NASDAQ) and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Background in Legal/compliance, audit, or data/metrics backgrounds
• Knowledge of the U.S. regulatory environment pertaining to alternative trading systems and the electronic equity trading business.
• Experience with FIX protocol and electronic ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) for vendor communication.
• Experience tracking metrics & reconciling metrics 
• Strong Excel experience for data analysis & reporting
• Strong eye for detail, internal audit background is helpful
• Good with numbers, able to review documentation for completeness, accuracy & timeliness of data
• Willingness to learn new regulatory/technical terrain quickly.
• Problem solver, think outside of the box
• Robust communication skills: written, verbal and listening in English.
• Time management skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

• FINRA registrations (e.g., Series 7, 55, 63).
• Experience or comfort with EDGAR filings and regulatory documentation is ideal.

What You Will Be Doing

• Use hands-on experience with trading systems to support the operations, compliance, and governance of the company’s Alternative Trading System (ATS).
• Will produce and reconcile performance metrics of the ATS while protecting confidential trading information.
• Focus on activities that help with safeguarding, limiting and protecting confidential trading information.
• Will helping review system requirements, identify where requirements can be improved, reviewing regulatory & SOP filings for completeness, setting up calls, and perform documentation along with other daily analysis. 
• Support supervisors with subscriber and business unit matters related to the ATS.
• Assist in the production of high-quality governance documentation that meets applicable standards for its intended audience.
• Assist in providing support services related to supervisory, compliance, surveillance, recordkeeping, and reporting obligations.
• Assist in gathering, drafting, editing, and adhering to developing standard operating procedures and written supervisory procedures.
• Collaborate with technology partners (internal and external) to draft, develop and implement documentation new and enhanced functionality.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.