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Trade Support Analyst

Citadel Securities
🇺🇸New YorkJuniorFull-time$175k–$225kPosted October 5, 2026

About the Role

The candidate would be responsible for the day-to-day support functions of the trading desk including trade booking, trade reconciliation, P&L analysis, and new desk functionality. The candidate should have a foundational knowledge of markets, a keen eye for detail, a high degree of motivation and deep analytical skills.

  • Providing critical support to trading teams to process trade execution across the trade lifecycle
  • Working in a team environment that closely integrates trading, technology and operational excellence
  • Working with the trading desk to assess operational and regulatory risks and manage risk breaks, assist with executions and middle office functions
  • Automating operational workflows and partnering with developers and technology teams to architect, build, and deliver robust platforms to reduce manual overhead and risk
  • Developing robust processes to aid in the deployment of new trading capabilities
  • Partner with software developers and business stakeholders to facilitate releases and testing for new software
  • Serve as a strategic liaison among Trading, Technology, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure smooth expansion and day-to-day operation of the business
  • Liaising with operations, accounting and business management departments to develop and answer ad hoc requests
  • Investigating and resolving complex trading and operational exceptions
  • Conduct analyses of trading activity, profit-and-loss reporting, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to management and trading personnel
  • Lead projects involving operational risk management, exception resolution, process design, control implementation, and technology initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Providing critical support to trading teams to process trade execution across the trade lifecycle
  • Working in a team environment that closely integrates trading, technology and operational excellence
  • Working with the trading desk to assess operational and regulatory risks and manage risk breaks, assist with executions and middle office functions
  • Automating operational workflows and partnering with developers and technology teams to architect, build, and deliver robust platforms to reduce manual overhead and risk
  • Developing robust processes to aid in the deployment of new trading capabilities
  • Partner with software developers and business stakeholders to facilitate releases and testing for new software
  • Serve as a strategic liaison among Trading, Technology, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure smooth expansion and day-to-day operation of the business
  • Liaising with operations, accounting and business management departments to develop and answer ad hoc requests
  • Investigating and resolving complex trading and operational exceptions
  • Conduct analyses of trading activity, profit-and-loss reporting, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to management and trading personnel
  • Lead projects involving operational risk management, exception resolution, process design, control implementation, and technology initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution
  • Foundational knowledge of OTC markets
  • Prior experience in electronic trading and manual trade booking
  • Experience interfacing with trading and technology systems
  • Process-driven approach to problem solving
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple groups
  • A highly analytical mentality and a rigorous attention to detail

What You'll Get

  • $175k–$225k base salary
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement and tax-free savings plans
  • Access to other healthcare programs