US Analyst Global Markets (New York)
The US Analyst role at Confidential Client's Global Markets Division in New York offers entry-level professionals the opportunity to work closely with experienced traders and structurers across multiple desks including Equity Finance, FX Options, Emerging Markets FX, and Cross-Asset Structuring. Analysts support trading and structuring activities by monitoring positions, pricing derivatives, managing risk, and preparing client materials, while gaining hands-on exposure to financial markets and instruments in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and offers a clear development path with licensing support.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring a US Analyst, Global Markets (Manhattan, NY) to join its Global Markets teams. This US Analyst Global Markets role offers hands-on exposure to trading, structuring, and market-facing activity from day one across multiple desks. Ideal for numerate, market-aware candidates who want a fast-track development path in capital markets.
Teams (placements available)
- Global Repo & Indexing (GRI) — Equity Finance & Delta One
- FX Non-Linear Trading — FX Options
- FX — Emerging Markets (Brazil / LatAm)
- Global Markets Structuring — Cross-Asset
What you’ll do — Key responsibilities
- Monitor positions, market data, and intraday developments; escalate anomalies promptly
- Support pricing and market-making for derivatives, FX, rates, credit, equity, and secured funding products (TRS, structured repo, etc.)
- Execute transactions within risk parameters and assist with market-making activities
- Build and maintain pricing models, spreadsheets, and analytical frameworks
- Compile daily P&L, risk, and market commentary reports for management
- Input trades into front-office systems (e.g., Sophis, SFCM, Orchestrade) accurately and on time
- Assist with P&L reconciliation and monitor intraday position/risk limits
- Prepare marketing materials, term sheets, and product presentations for the sales force
- Partner with Sales, Quant Research, Legal, Compliance, Middle/Back Office, and IT; liaise with global offices
Tools & analytics
- Develop and maintain pricing models, Excel workbooks, and analytical tools
- Support flow analysis and position management across trading books
- Use Bloomberg, Reuters/Refinitiv, and desk-specific front-office platforms
Compliance & controls
- Comply with all legal, regulatory, and internal requirements, including the US compliance manual
- Complete mandatory trainings and adhere to KYC and conduct rules
- Act as a first line of defense: identify and escalate control or regulatory issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, or related field
- Strong Excel skills and a solid grasp of financial markets and instruments
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future (candidates requiring sponsorship are not eligible)
Desirable
- Master’s in Finance or Financial Economics
- Internship experience in capital markets, trading, structuring, or a quantitative role
- Programming/automation skills (Python, VBA, SQL) and familiarity with Bloomberg/Reuters
- Product-area knowledge (derivatives, FX, repo, structured products) or trading simulations
Competencies
- Intellectually curious and highly numerate
- Detail-oriented and calm under pressure
- Team player, proactive and self-motivated
Additional information
- Licensing: FINRA Series 7 & 63 required upon hire — support provided by the bank
- Systems: Bloomberg, Reuters/Refinitiv, Microsoft Office/Excel, desk-specific front office platforms
- Salary: $100,000 (annual) — listed to comply with applicable pay transparency rules
Why apply
This is an entry-level Global Markets analyst opportunity in Manhattan, NY with direct exposure to traders and structurers, a structured development path, and hands-on responsibility across pricing, trade execution, and risk controls. Applicants who are numerate, curious about markets, and eligible to work in the US are encouraged to apply through Careertakes.
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