Senior Associate Trade Operations

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Trade Operations specialist to take ownership of critical aspects of the trade lifecycle within our centralized trading function. This role focuses on ensuring smooth operations across equities, fixed income securities, and mutual funds. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in trade settlement, exception management, and operational risk controls. Responsibilities: u2022 Manage the full trade lifecycle, including allocations, settlements, and reconciliations. u2022 Monitor and troubleshoot order execution and allocation flows, resolving issues with brokers, custodians, and internal teams. u2022 Maintain and enhance multi-custodian connectivity and broker relationships. u2022 Address and resolve trade exceptions while implementing robust operational controls. u2022 Provide oversight for workflows that influence trading outcomes. u2022 Ensure compliance with documented processes and support supervisory reviews. u2022 Coordinate corporate actions and proxy-related workflows, focusing on voluntary events and deadline-driven operations. u2022 Operate and optimize trade-away, step-out, and prime brokerage workflows. u2022 Utilize multiple trading platforms and protocols to support efficient operations. Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in any field. u2022 Minimum of 3u20135 years of experience in trade operations, trading support, or middle office roles. u2022 Proven expertise in managing equity trade lifecycles, including blocks, allocations, settlements, and reconciliations. u2022 Ability to resolve operational exceptions independently under tight deadlines. u2022 Experience working within compliance-focused environments, including process documentation and incident management. u2022 Hands-on experience with diverse trading platforms and service models. u2022 Familiarity with the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol. u2022 Background in handling corporate actions and proxy-related workflows. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-04