Equities Trade Support Analyst
A Career with Point72’s Operations Team
Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets.
What you’ll do
Support a high-impact control function with direct visibility into investment performance across a global equities trading platform
Reconcile daily equities, options, CFDs, swaps, and FX transactions before market close to reduce operational risk
Ensure timely settlement of equity trades by identifying breaks, investigating root causes, and resolving issues
Verify positions against prime brokers and swap providers to maintain accurate books and records across traded products
Coordinate with portfolio managers, traders, counterparties, and control teams to resolve trade, settlement, risk, treasury, legal, and compliance issues
Review and process voluntary and mandatory corporate actions while communicating position implications to trading teams and brokers
Monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure related to profit and loss, depositary receipts, and dollarized swaps through FX transactions
Execute spot FX transactions to support accurate settlement of securities traded in non-deliverable forward markets
Provide middle-office trade support for trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions, profit and loss, technology matters, and legal-related issues
What’s required
Two years of experience in a financial institution or hedge fund
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field
Proficiency in Excel for trade reconciliation, data analysis, and operational reporting
Ability to support daily trade confirmation, settlement, position verification, and issue resolution across equities and related products
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and sound decision-making
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, controls, and operational excellence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with trading teams, counterparties, and offshore partners
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.