Trade Reconciliation Associate

Company: tastytrade 
Role: Trade Reconciliation Associate 
Location: Chicago, IL – In Person
Licensure Required: FINRA Series 7, 63, 3 licensing
 
At tastytrade, we are a leading retail trading firm dedicated to providing exceptional trading experiences and support to our clients. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our operations and are committed to providing a professional and dynamic working environment. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to add a skilled Trade Reconciliation Associate to our team. 
 
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Back Office Operations team as a Trade Reconciliation Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of trade data between internal systems and external counterparties and using your expertise to be involved in internal testing and development of new products and systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in trade reconciliation, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work odd hours under pressure to meet deadlines.  

What you’ll do: 

• Perform daily reconciliation of trades between internal systems and external counterparties (brokers, clearing houses, and exchanges). 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in trade data, ensuring that all trade details are accurate and up to date. 
• Perform cash and position reconciliation across multiple asset classes 
• Coordinate with other internal teams (e.g., trading, risk, engineering) to resolve issues and ensure smooth settlement processes. 
• Analyze and ensure proper handling of corporate actions 
• Advocacy on behalf of clients with market centers to ensure best execution and proper order handling. 
• Track and manage unmatched or broken trades, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to resolve. 
• Maintain accurate trade logs and records for auditing and compliance purposes. 
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, including identifying trends or potential risks. 
• Continuously improve processes to enhance trade reconciliation efficiency and reduce errors. 
• Support the back-office team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required. 

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred but not required. 
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 3 licensing (Series 24 and 4 a plus) 
• Previous experience in trade reconciliation or back-office operations, preferably in a retail trading or financial services environment. 
• Prior experience with trade reporting and compliance related fields such as CATS and CAIS is a plus 
• Strong understanding of trade life cycles, settlement processes, and financial instruments (e.g., equities, options, futures, fixed income). 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to perform complex data analysis and create reports.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Team Perks:  

• Performance Bonuses  
• Stock Purchase Options 
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 
• 401k Plan  
• Continued Education Support  
• 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)  
• 10 Paid Sick Days  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement  
• Commuter Benefits  
• Pet Insurance  
• Wellness & Mental Health Programs  
• Charitable Donation Matching  
• Two Paid Volunteer Days Off  
• Daily catered lunch when in the office  
• Full kitchen with snacks and beverages  
• In-building gym
• Shuttle to/from Metra 
• Office located in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars

Salary Range:  $90,000 – $110,000
The actual salary offered will be based on the candidate's level of experience and qualifications

About Us: 

The tasty house of brands empowers individual traders differently. tastylive, founded in 2011, is an online financial media network, tastytrade (previously known as tastyworks) is a self-directed retail brokerage firm that launched in 2017, tasty Software Solutions and tastyfx, is a registered Forex broker-dealer. 

In 2021, London-based IG Group acquired tastylive, Inc. (previously known as tastytrade) and assigned it to lead business in North America. tastyfx is the fastest-growing forex broker in the US over the past few years. Changing the IG US name to tastyfx marks the next chapter, in aligning with the tasty brand family and offering a more forex-focused experience. This combined team has years of experience like institutional brokers, but also a passion for disrupting the entire trading industry.    

Our dream is simple: we want more people to find more success with a better trading experience. That’s why we’re investing heavily in the right people, technology, and media to make that happen in the US and across the globe.

Location: Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars. 

tastytrade | tastylive  | tastyfx | tastycrypto
1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607   

*Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!