Exciting Opportunity for a Recent College Graduate to Launch Your Career!

Belle Haven Investments, based in Rye Brook, NY, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented recent college graduate to join our team as a Trading Operations Associate. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to start their career in the finance industry, with strong communication skills, a passion for learning, and a humble attitude toward taking on a range of responsibilities.

As a key member of the Trading Operations Team, you will play a vital role in supporting critical daily trade processes, data management, and client reporting. This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in the full trading and settlement life cycle with a focus on fixed income securities, while learning about the regulatory and operational intricacies that drive the industry.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a candidate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has strong communication skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, loves tackling challenges, and is comfortable working with multiple priorities at once. A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to an innovative and supportive team culture are essential for success in this role. While a background in fixed income securities is a plus, a strong interest in learning about this asset class is key.

Key Responsibilities:

Process trade and order entries for fixed income securities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations..
Manage regulatory trade reporting for fixed income products via TRACE and MSRB.
Address operational inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
Investigate trade discrepancies, collaborating with brokers and custodians to ensure proper settlement.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the trading and settlement life cycle for fixed income securities.
Maintain effective relationships with internal teams including Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Compliance.
Escalate trade issues to the appropriate internal teams when necessary.
Support team efforts for ad hoc projects and requests.
Run daily trade reconciliation reports to ensure accuracy of trade reporting and the Firm's books and records.

What You Bring:

A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a business or finance-related field.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proactive and accountable approach.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
A passion for learning and adapting to new challenges.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
SIE, Series 7 and 66 licenses preferred, or will need to obtain within the first year of employment,

About Belle Haven Investments: Located in Westchester County, NY, Belle Haven Investments is an independent, boutique fixed-income asset manager. Since 2002, we have specialized in building separately managed taxable and tax-exempt fixed-income portfolios for a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, consultants, and high-net-worth individuals. Our commitment to excellence has allowed us to grow to over $20 billion in assets under management, with a focus on delivering award-winning strategies, unparalleled service, and long-term partnerships.

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