Junior Foreign Exchange Trading Operations Analyst
Location: Baltimore, MD
Pay Rate: $21.34/hour W2
Duration: 12-month contract
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
Job Overview
We are seeking a Junior Foreign Exchange Trading Operations Analyst to join the FX Confirmations Operations Team supporting the FX trade lifecycle. This team acts as an intermediary between the Institutional Securities FX/EM Sales Desk and the clients they serve, helping ensure trades are properly documented, confirmed, and executed.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an interest in financial markets and trading operations.
Responsibilities
- Execute processes that ensure accurate documentation and execution of trade details.
- Support trade confirmation activities throughout the FX trade lifecycle.
- Identify risks in day-to-day processes and help implement appropriate controls.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
- Develop detailed knowledge of processes, systems, markets, and financial instruments.
- Analyze complex or ambiguous issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
- Coordinate with internal departments, business units, and external client contacts.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and overall team objectives.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and develop financial markets knowledge.
- Positive attitude and strong team-player mentality.
- Intermediate Excel skills.