Equity Options Trade Support Analyst New Grad

Susquehanna has an opening for an Operations Analyst to join our brokerage operations team in support of our Equity Options Trading desk. In this role you will support trading activity from by our traders through settlement clearing and posttrade analysis. This ensures that you will gain broad exposure across the operational activities on the desk including settlements reconciliations reporting issue resolution and variance analysis. Additionally we will look to you to focus on continuous automation and process improvement through collaboration with both operations and technology team members. This will also include testing these activities prior to rollout across the desk. In carrying out these responsibilities you will have the opportunity to interact daily with traders peers clients and our clearing firms to ensure that issues are resolved and trades are settled and cleared within required timeframes.

If you are looking for an opportunity to build upon your knowledge of fixed income products in an environment open to ideas collaboration and continuous learning we encourage you to apply today.

In this role you will:

• Maintain and support operational activities related to equity ETF and options trading activity on the desk
• Manage high volume of emails/calls per day from traders clients clearing firms etc. to ensure prompt resolution of inquiries and issues
• Coordinate with technology team members to drive test and facilitate automation opportunities and/or process improvements on the desk
• Leverage tools such as Excel VBA SQL and Access to improve reporting capabilities and increase the speed in which variances are resolved
• Actively liaise with team members and our Documentation Specialist to facilitate client account opening and onboarding ensuring processes are seamless
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues that may arise with trading activity on the desk
• Provide support to both customers and sales traders as needed

• Bachelors degree required; specialization in finance or a related discipline preferred
• Possession of SIE & Series 57 or the ability to obtain both licenses within four months of hire required
• Previous work coop or internship experience in a trade support or related role required; prior experience supporting and/or with exposure to equity options trading strongly preferred
• Demonstrated and strong experience with Excel & Access required; experience with VBA Python and/or SQL preferred
• Proven ability to work in a fastpaced team environment meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must possess excellent communication and time management skills
• Diligent and meticulous with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Experience with Euroclear DTCC CTM and/or Alert or other trading programs a plus
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

The annual base pay range for this role is $65000 $75000 discretionary bonus benefits. Susquehanna considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position work experience education/training key skills as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.

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