Position Title: Operations Specialist
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Monday – Friday – 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: Remote
 
Role Summary:

• This role supports critical, time-sensitive post-trade activities across equity finance products, including international securities lending, trade settlements, collateral management, market-to-market processing, and cash settlements, ensuring accuracy and effective risk control.
• The individual will join a small, collaborative team supporting global functions, working closely with another team member to maintain continuity and efficiency across international operations.
• This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally recognized institution (bank) while gaining direct exposure to international markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• The role stands out for its global coverage model, providing meaningful interaction with cross-border teams and insight into diverse market dynamics.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily settlement lifecycle for equity finance trades (borrows/loans, returns, recalls, buy-ins)
• Perform collateral processing, mark-to-market activities, and exposure monitoring
• Execute daily reconciliations across internal systems and depositories (e.g., DTC/CDS)
• Investigate and resolve breaks, failures, and counterparty exceptions
• Support end-of-day reporting and ensure adherence to control and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Front Office, Risk, and Control partners to manage operational risk

 Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Capital Markets Operations (Equity Finance / Securities Lending preferred)
• Strong understanding of settlement processes, collateral management, and reconciliations
• Experience with systems such as G1, iLOAN, or similar post-trade platforms
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

 Additional Requirements:

• Ability to go on board quickly and operate with minimal supervision
• Availability to support knowledge transfer in June ahead of role coverage in early July.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.90/hr.