Trade Operations Analyst, Entry Level

About the Role

• Detail-driven Trade Operations Analyst focused on foreign exchange (FX).
• Positioned at the center of trade processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of trades, cash movements, and client records.
• Opportunity to build a career in capital markets operations with hands-on FX exposure.
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT (In-Office | Must be local)
• Compensation: $47-56K/year

Key Responsibilities

• Process and settle FX trades by partnering with counterparties and client service teams.
• Investigate and resolve client questions and day-to-day operational issues, escalating when needed.
• Research breaks and exceptions in internal records, driving them to resolution.
• Coordinate with treasury and cash teams to release held funds and limit the funding impact of large client transfers.
• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements that lower risk and cut repetitive manual work.
• Guide clients toward practices that improve service quality and operational outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• VBA or macro experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong control and risk mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting with multiple processing cutoffs.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficient processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first approach.
• Ability to lead small initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive change through consensus.
• Hands-on FX or trade operations experience preferred.