Operations Analyst - Securities

Siepe is a rapidly growing, Dallas-based SaaS company, specializing in developing tech-enabled solutions for firms in the hedge fund and financial services industry. Our mission is to deliver a single source of truth from which investment managers can find strategic, actionable insights to drive competitive advantage and business growth.

We are a profitable company and offer competitive compensation and benefits while also providing an opportunity for advancement in a growing business.

Siepe is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Operations Analyst with strong business acumen to drive operational excellence across our diverse product groups. In this role, you will perform daily fixed income transactions, identify and implement operational improvements, and support various business lines. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure the successful execution of transactions and maintain high standards of service delivery. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily trade settlement and corporate actions workflow across multiple asset classes. 
• Corporate actions and amendment voting, including restructures.  
• Fixed Income settlements, trade affirmation / confirmation. 
• Manage operational activities surrounding exits and restructures. 
• Counterparty and Vendor oversight. 
• Work with clients and across teams on position and cash reconciliation processes. 
• Respond to the needs of clients and other third parties, while collaborating with the respective internal teams. 
• Develop strong partnerships with external counterparties.
• Manage and maintain performance targets and quality control metrics. 
• Complies and enforces standard policies and procedures. 
• Assist with training and preparing training documentation as needed. 
• Work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule during peak periods, such as month-end and quarter-end. 
• Work can average 45-50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate bonds, CLOs, ABS and private credit instruments and their life cycle management including settlements and trade support. 
• Expertise with Corporate Actions: tenders, calls, mergers, stock splits, Dutch auction, bankruptcy exchanges etc. 
• Proven ability to manage a large volume of work in a fast paced, high-energy environment. 
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Must be detail oriented with exceptional research, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and challenge-seeker. 
• Experience using DTC Alert and DTC CTM a plus. 
• Loan administration and settlements experience is a plus. 
• Experience using LendAmend, Solvas and/or WSO a plus.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being both inside and outside of work. Enjoy paid holidays and vacation, 401k matching, and bonus opportunities, as well as access to our learning & development program to help you grow your career. Additional perks include daily catered lunches, monthly celebrations, quarterly offsite events, and annual holiday parties. We also provide a generous employee referral program. Join us and be part of a company that invests in your success and values your contributions!