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Analyst

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelContractOn-Site$45,760 - $47,840
United States
16 Hours Ago

The Operations Analyst role supports trade activities within a major banking and financial client, focusing on equities trading operations with some exposure to fixed income. Responsibilities include client onboarding, KYC, account setup, trade processing, confirmations, settlements, and resolving operational issues by collaborating with internal teams and external counterparties. This entry-level position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely trade operations.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Banking.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Operations Analyst role supports trade operations for equities (with some fixed income exposure). Daily responsibilities include:

  • Support client onboarding, KYC, account setup, and documentation
  • Process trades, confirmations, affirmations, and settlements
  • Investigate and resolve breaks and trade exceptions with internal teams, clients, and external counterparties
  • Communicate status updates and escalations to stakeholders
  • Reconcile and analyze operational data to ensure accurate, timely processing
  • Maintain clear, auditable records of actions and client communications

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Proficient MS Excel skills (formulas, filtering, pivot tables)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented operations environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Banking, Investment Banking, or Financial Services
  • Familiarity with trade lifecycle, securities processing, or clearing/settlement workflows
  • Prior exposure to equities operations preferred

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour (contract)
  • Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension or conversion
  • Benefits (subject to eligibility and applicable to the hiring organization): medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, paid time off and holidays (as applicable), paid parking/public transit assistance

Location & Schedule

  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT (onsite)
  • Work arrangement: 5 days onsite, Monday–Friday

About the Employer

Confidential Client is hiring for this role in the Banking sector. The engagement is being supported by Careertakes as the third-party recruiting platform.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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