Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
About Us
Stake is a dynamic and innovative financial services scale-up specializing in Markets Trading. We are passionate about empowering our clients to achieve their financial goals through intuitive technology and exceptional service. Our Customer Success & Operations team is the backbone of our business, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for every customer. We leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline our processes and are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented analyst to help us maintain our high standards.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a meticulous and highly analytical Operations Analyst to join our dynamic Middle Office team in Sao Paulo. This pivotal role is the backbone of our U.S. Options Trading business, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the entire trade lifecycle. You will be a subject matter expert in derivatives operations, taking ownership of complex reconciliation processes for our omnibus client accounts and maintaining the precision of our financial ledgers. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive problem-solver to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, technology-driven trading environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end operational workflow for all U.S. exchange-listed options, from trade capture and validation through to clearing, exercise/assignment, and settlement.
- Perform daily reconciliation of positions, trades, and cash balances between our internal, client-segregated records and the consolidated omnibus accounts held with The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC).
- Investigate and resolve all reconciliation breaks and trade-related queries from traders, brokers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger (GL) related to trading P&L, commissions, and fees, ensuring all financial records are accurate and audit-ready.
- Ensure all operational processes adhere to OCC rules and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA).
- Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and collaborate with technology teams to improve and automate workflows.
- Assist with the management of collateral movements, regulatory reporting, and internal/external audits.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 2-5+ years of experience in a Middle Office, Trade Support, or Financial Operations role within a bank, broker-dealer, or proprietary trading firm.
- Demonstrable experience with the trade lifecycle of exchange-traded derivatives, specifically U.S. Options.
- Proven experience performing complex reconciliations (position, cash, or trade) in a high-volume environment.
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and the structure of a General Ledger.
- Familiarity with the U.S. financial regulatory landscape, including the roles of the SEC, FINRA, and the OCC.
- Fluency in both Portuguese and English is required.
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What We Do
Stake is an investing platform on a mission to provide a seamless and immersive experience that breaks barriers for ambitious investors. Founded in Sydney by Matt Leibowitz and Dan Silver, Stake first gave Australians seamless access to U.S. stocks. Then we launched an ASX platform with $3 CHESS-sponsored trades, followed by an innovative SMSF alternative, Stake Super. Today Stake has grown into a robust financial services company with over 110 employees across Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and the UK. With more than A$2 billion in assets under administration, we serve a global customer base of 500,000+ investors who trust us to help them build their wealth.
