Sr. Trading Fixed Income Trading Desk Support

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About This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Trading Desk & Operational Support

Support new issue workflows including DTCC eligibility closing coordination funds movement and closing call facilitation. Oversee daily trade flow processes to ensure timely and accurate trade capture comparison and settlement. Resolve trade breaks discrepancies and settlement issues in coordination with operations counterparties and clearing firms. Serve as the primary trading desk liaison to operations for process alignment and escalation handling. Serve as subject matter expert on fixed income trade support operations and lead testing and implementation of enhancements to trading platforms and systems as it relates to trade support functions.

Compliance & Risk Controls

Develop maintain and enhance operational procedures manuals and process documentation to support a strong control partnership with the Head of Trading ensure compliance with FINRA MSRB SEC and firm trading policies across the desk. Partner with the Head of the Trading Desk Sales Supervision Manager and Compliance to monitor trade activity exception reporting and surveillance reviews Assist in FINRA TRACE and MSRB regulatory trade reporting proactively monitor report cards identify and remediate trade operational or system issues. Develop maintain and enhance operational desk procedures and process documentation to support a strong control environment. Remain aware of changing compliance and regulatory standards. Maintain proper and accurate books and records and ensure that all comply with regulations and policies.

Leadership & Communication

Prepare management-level reporting and summaries to support desk supervision and decision-making. Facilitate communication between traders sales producers operations and compliance to resolve issues and streamline processes. Participate in workflow improvement initiatives technology upgrades and desk efficiency projects. Serve as a resource and mentor to junior operations/trading support staff.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Possesses outstanding organization skills works efficiently and accurately is detail oriented and has the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Demonstrate a proactive self-starting ethos with a penchant for cultivating professional relationships. Possess comprehensive regulatory knowledge or the ability to learn regulatory and company policies and procedures. Technology proficiency especially with Bloomberg Microsoft Word and Excel and other fixed income sales and trading related systems. Strong relationship-building skills and professional communication style. Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting in a dynamic environment with time-sensitive tasks.

IV. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Financial services industry experience preferably in fixed income
Series SIE 7 and 63 required. Series 24 and 53 preferred.
Organizational skills and writing proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word

Salary Range $80000 - $125000

Work Environment:

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance

• 401k With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

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Registration Requirement:

This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility regulatory requirements credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation credit report and fingerprinting results.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

We believe that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued recognized and empowered to be their authentic selvesno matter their role or where they are in their journey.

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Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.