Trade Operations Analyst, Entry Level

About the Role

A leading global financial institution is seeking a detail-driven Trade Operations Analyst. This role focuses on foreign exchange and is responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and well-controlled trades, cash movements, and client records. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives on deadlines, and aims to build a career in capital markets operations with hands-on FX exposure.

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 both service quality and operational outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors 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 throughout the day
• 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
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• VBA or macro experience is a plus, but not required

Qualifications

• Gain hands-on exposure to FX operations at a leading global financial firm.
• Build expertise in trade processing, settlements, and risk controls.
• Work cross-functionally with client service and treasury teams.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Collaborative, fast-moving, professional environment.