Calling all recent grads. Our client a top tier financial services firm in the Jacksonville, FL area is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Futures Operations Analyst to join their Operations team. This individual will support front-to-back trade processing, clearing, and reconciliation of exchange-traded futures and options. The role offers hands-on experience in futures trade flows, operational risk management, and direct interaction with the Fixed Income team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day trade capture, booking, and settlement of listed futures and options across global exchanges (e.g., CME, ICE, Eurex)
- Monitor and resolve trade breaks, unmatched confirmations, and clearing discrepancies
- Assist with margin and collateral processing, including variation margin calls and reconciliations
- Work closely with front office, clearing brokers, and internal control teams to ensure timely and accurate trade lifecycle management
- Support end-of-day trade reporting, reconciliations, and data validation processes
- Participate in regulatory reporting processes (e.g., CFTC, EMIR) and ensure compliance with global standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technology-driven automation of manual workflows
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline (required)
- Strong Excel skills
- Financial Services Internship (Highly Preferred)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to issue resolution
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
What We Offer:
- Career development opportunities in a highly respected global firm
- On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture with a commitment to innovation
- Competitive compensation and benefits