Trading Operations Specialist Jobs
Trading Operations Specialist jobs are open across financial services, fintech, asset management, and banking, from entry-level analyst roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in trade settlement, reconciliation, and derivatives operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 50% of the days a month at home and 50% of the days in the office at our Memphis, TN, corporate office.
Provides direction, leadership, and support for AMS UMA Trading Operations. Implements business plans and ensures policies and procedures are followed. May be accountable for various projects to improve efficiency and drive productivity and quality within their area. Individuals at this level should have a broad understanding of the different areas of Trading and Operations. Contact with internal and external customers will be required to identify, research, analyze, and resolve issues. Monitors productivity and service levels—strong people leader who provides coaching, development, and performance management.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of AMS UMA Trading Operations group.
Partners with cross-site peers and managers to establish performance goals for the department; collaborates with and directs associates to meet or exceed these goals.
Acts as an information source for associates and ensures training and development occurs.
Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates, and leads associates' work.
Oversees team morale and plans for appropriate team building activities and rewards and recognition.
Handles performance management, including career development and progressive discipline of direct reports.
Interviews and hires associates who possess the core competencies of the position to strengthen the department and mitigate turnover.
Works in cooperation with peers on establishing objectives and developing processes and procedures to ensure efficient and timely workflow with special regard to service delivery, compliance, and risk factors for the firm.
Ensures appropriate documentation and departmental tools are created and/or maintained (job procedures, job aids, forms, training material, etc).
Interprets and applies organizational policies and procedures.
Effectively collaborates with other supervisors in the same or different functional groups to accomplish assigned goals and process/policy changes; this often occurs across multiple sites.
Overlay accounts to pre-defined single and multi-sleeve trading models and execute trades based on product guidelines.
Participate in the best execution review panel for covered accounts.
Plan, implement, and execute periodic large-scale rebalances for various managed platforms.
Skills:
General knowledge of managed account practices.
Model-based portfolios and their implementation.
Investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
Market trading practices of products, including equities, ETFs, UCITs, ADRs, and mutual funds.
Create and execute large block trade allocations, determining the best method of execution.
Managing workflow and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Establishing operational objectives.
Implement processes and procedures for efficient and timely workflow. Promote effective coordination between work groups.
Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
Learn the concepts, principles, and practices of the assigned functional area.
Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate, and supervise the work of others.
Coach and mentor others.
Identify training needs and develop subordinates.
Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
Facilitate meetings, ensuring all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
Incorporate needs, wants, and goals into operational processes from different business unit perspectives.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Lead others in providing a high level of customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 yearsCertifications
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 50% of the days a month at home and 50% of the days in the office at our Memphis, TN, corporate office.
Provides direction, leadership, and support for AMS UMA Trading Operations. Implements business plans and ensures policies and procedures are followed. May be accountable for various projects to improve efficiency and drive productivity and quality within their area. Individuals at this level should have a broad understanding of the different areas of Trading and Operations. Contact with internal and external customers will be required to identify, research, analyze, and resolve issues. Monitors productivity and service levels—strong people leader who provides coaching, development, and performance management.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of AMS UMA Trading Operations group.
Partners with cross-site peers and managers to establish performance goals for the department; collaborates with and directs associates to meet or exceed these goals.
Acts as an information source for associates and ensures training and development occurs.
Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates, and leads associates' work.
Oversees team morale and plans for appropriate team building activities and rewards and recognition.
Handles performance management, including career development and progressive discipline of direct reports.
Interviews and hires associates who possess the core competencies of the position to strengthen the department and mitigate turnover.
Works in cooperation with peers on establishing objectives and developing processes and procedures to ensure efficient and timely workflow with special regard to service delivery, compliance, and risk factors for the firm.
Ensures appropriate documentation and departmental tools are created and/or maintained (job procedures, job aids, forms, training material, etc).
Interprets and applies organizational policies and procedures.
Effectively collaborates with other supervisors in the same or different functional groups to accomplish assigned goals and process/policy changes; this often occurs across multiple sites.
Overlay accounts to pre-defined single and multi-sleeve trading models and execute trades based on product guidelines.
Participate in the best execution review panel for covered accounts.
Plan, implement, and execute periodic large-scale rebalances for various managed platforms.
Skills:
General knowledge of managed account practices.
Model-based portfolios and their implementation.
Investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
Market trading practices of products, including equities, ETFs, UCITs, ADRs, and mutual funds.
Create and execute large block trade allocations, determining the best method of execution.
Managing workflow and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Establishing operational objectives.
Implement processes and procedures for efficient and timely workflow. Promote effective coordination between work groups.
Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
Learn the concepts, principles, and practices of the assigned functional area.
Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate, and supervise the work of others.
Coach and mentor others.
Identify training needs and develop subordinates.
Balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
Facilitate meetings, ensuring all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
Incorporate needs, wants, and goals into operational processes from different business unit perspectives.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Lead others in providing a high level of customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 yearsCertifications
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trading operations specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Experience with trade settlement, reconciliation, or post-trade processing
- Proficiency in order management or reconciliation systems such as Bloomberg AIM or Broadridge
- Strong working knowledge of equity, fixed income, or derivatives instruments
- Series 99, SIE, or other FINRA registration, or willingness to obtain sponsorship
- Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve trade breaks and failed settlements under time pressure
Tips for Your Trading Operations Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to settlement workflows
Highlight your experience with specific settlement cycles, fail resolution, and reconciliation processes. Hiring managers in trading operations scan for fluency with post-trade workflows, so generic finance experience without that detail gets screened out quickly.
List every platform you have used
Trading operations roles screen heavily on systems. Name every order management system, reconciliation tool, and clearing platform you've worked in. Leaving these off your resume because they seem obvious is one of the fastest ways to miss a phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trading operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class
Job titles vary significantly across equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives desks. Search by asset class alongside the job title so you surface openings where your specific product experience is directly relevant rather than adjacent.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently walk through a failed trade or a reconciliation break and ask how you would resolve it. Walk through your actual decision process, name the systems you would check, and explain how you would escalate if the break persisted past cut-off.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If a role requires a Series 99 or SIE and you don't yet hold it, ask about a sponsored study period before your start date rather than accepting a later title or lower grade. Many firms accommodate this, but you have to raise it during the offer stage.
Trading Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trading operations specialists?
The companies hiring the most trading operations specialists right now include PrizePicks, RiverForest Connections, and PEAK6, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, custodian banks, and asset managers consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many trading operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of trading operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Reconciliation, reporting, and client operations roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to live trading desks or clearing cutoffs are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a trading operations specialist?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then build foundational knowledge of financial instruments and post-trade processes through coursework or entry-level roles in banking or brokerage operations. Earning the SIE or Series 99 strengthens your candidacy. From there, hands-on experience with settlement workflows and reconciliation systems is what most employers weight most heavily when hiring.
Can you get a trading operations specialist role with little experience?
Yes, entry-level trading operations roles do exist, particularly at custodian banks, broker-dealers, and fund administrators hiring for operations analyst positions. Employers at that level prioritize attention to detail, comfort with structured processes, and basic familiarity with financial products over years of direct experience. Internships, back-office rotations, or operations support roles in financial services are the most direct routes in.
What does the trading operations specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your systems experience and product background, followed by a technical interview where you work through trade lifecycle scenarios, reconciliation breaks, or settlement failures. A final round often includes a panel with desk managers or operations leads who assess your ability to prioritize under end-of-day pressure and communicate clearly across trading, compliance, and counterparty teams.
Where can I find and apply to trading operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to trading operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your asset class experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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