Our fintech client, a rapidly growing SaaS firm based in Dallas, specializes in delivering innovative, tech-enabled solutions to hedge funds and investment firms. Their mission is to empower asset managers with a single source of truth to drive data-driven decisions and sustained business growth. As part of their expansion, they are building a new Middle Office Operations Team focused on securities and bond operations. This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground level of a fast-paced, start-up-style team with significant growth potential!

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Operations Analyst (Securities) to help build and support this newly forming team. You will play a critical role in daily trade settlement, corporate actions, reconciliation processes, and operational support across multiple asset classes — with a primary focus on fixed income instruments such as corporate bonds, CLOs, ABS, and private credit.

You will collaborate across internal departments and directly with clients, vendors, and counterparties to ensure a seamless execution of operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily trade settlement activities across fixed income and credit products
• Manage lifecycle events including tenders, calls, mergers, stock splits, restructures, and corporate action voting
• Oversee operational workflows for restructures and exits
• Affirmation and confirmation of trades, especially within fixed income
• Conduct position and cash reconciliations in collaboration with clients and internal teams
• Liaise with external counterparties and vendors for ongoing support and oversight
• Track performance metrics and ensure adherence to quality control benchmarks
• Comply with and enforce operational policies and documentation
• Contribute to internal training programs and help prepare onboarding materials
• Be available for extended hours during peak periods (month-end/quarter-end)
• Expectation of 45–50 work hours per week

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, middle office, or securities support
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Required Skills & Experience

• Bond and trade settlement experience (MUST)
• In-depth understanding of corporate bonds, CLOs, ABS, and private credit instruments
• Knowledge of full trade lifecycle, including settlements and trade support
• Strong corporate actions experience: tenders, calls, splits, auctions, bankruptcies
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail, self-starter mentality, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment
• Open to working in a start-up style team with evolving responsibilities

Nice to Have

• Experience using DTC Alert and DTC CTM
• Background in loan administration and settlements
• Familiarity with LendAmend, Solvas, and/or WSO

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to help build and shape a new Operations Team within a fast-growing fintech company. As the team services its first major client in this space, you'll be involved from the early stages — providing a unique chance to make a real impact and grow within the organization.

Ready to be part of a team that’s building something big from the ground up?

Apply now to join our fintech client and shape the future of securities operations.