Analyst, Middle Office Prime Analyst
Job Description
Cantor Fitzgerald invites you to be part of our growing Internal Control team in San Diego, CA. As an Internal Control Analyst, you'll play a vital role in managing post-execution trade activities and critical control processes. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with various teams to ensure the integrity of post-trade processes and contribute to a globally active financial services firm.
Responsibilities
• Maintain and validate security master and reference data for accurate trade processing.
• Reconcile external reports with internal back-office systems, including broker statements and exchange data.
• Review and investigate reconciliation breaks, ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform daily reviews of management reports and exchange data, developing and maintaining performance benchmarks.
• Track trade settlements and coordinate with counterparties for settlement discrepancies.
• Support possession and control processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on existing controls and processes.
• Assist in managing internal and external audit requests and documentation.
• Collaborate with front, middle, and back office teams for effective trade-related issue resolution.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Self-directed, energetic, and intellectually curious, with a proactive approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a financial services or trading environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry practices is an asset.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
