About Us
MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.
The Role
As a Trading Operations Associate, you’ll build your career in Financial Services through hands-on exposure to the full trade lifecycle, including both settlements and corporate actions. This role provides practical experience within the settlements ecosystem, helping you develop a strong operational foundation and expand your knowledge as you grow your career in the industry.
How You'll Help Take Us There
- Process Corporate Actions events and Coupon payments
- Exhibit general knowledge of both domestic and foreign voluntary and mandatory corporate actions regulations
- Daily monitoring and communication related to corporate actions event with clients
- Manage shared inbox of all corporate action notifications and communication
- Maintain and provide excellent customer services for both internal and external clients
- Actively build strong relationships and work with other departments in both the middle and front office
- Assist other members of the team on tasks related to Corporate action & Settlements
- Follow up on open issues and escalate to management when necessary
What We’re Looking for
- 4+ years prior Corporate Action Experience
- Knowledge of DTCC portal is mandatory and SMART/track preferably
- Ability to work in a deadline sensitive environment while maintaining good risk assessment and escalation awareness
- Good multitasking and analytical skills with the availability to prioritize processes and responsibilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency in Excel and Word
- Experience in using Shadow, Neolink and BMO OLBB is a plus
- Ability to incorporate AI into daily workflows; passion for ethical adoption of AI practices
- Series 99/ SIE preferred (required to obtain within the first six months of employment)
What You Can Expect from Us
- Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
- Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
- Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
- Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
- Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
- Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $80,000 USD to $100,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.
MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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What the Team is Saying
MarketAxess Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program stands out, with a strong employer match administered through a well-known platform. This creates meaningful support for long-term savings alongside core compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with company matching and clear vesting broadens access to ownership. This enhances wealth-building potential beyond base pay and annual bonus structures.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Tiered PTO with an added sabbatical-style leave every five years, plus paid sick and volunteer time, is emphasized. This provides predictable time-off growth and structured opportunities for extended rest.
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What We Do
MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world's largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,300 companies around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.
Why Work With Us
When we say we have an environment without endless layers, we really mean it. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues of all backgrounds and experience in an environment where your voice is valued. You’ll be in the middle of the action, where your contributions will be seen and recognized.
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