Associate Analyst, Equity Trading
About The Position
The Associate Analyst, Equity Trading plays a key role in the Middle Office operations supporting the Equity Trading desk. The role is responsible for processing and reconciling equity and option trade corrections, performing control checks, and ensuring data accuracy across trading systems. This position helps uphold strong operational controls and contributes to the smooth functioning of daily trading operations. What are we looking for? We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer. Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets.
Requirements
- Analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, spot anomalies, and proactively surface potential risks or issues
- Comfortable managing time‑sensitive, detail‑heavy operational workflows with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, support high‑volume periods, and maintain composure under operational pressure
- Communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across trading, operations, and cross‑functional teams
- Experience with MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel; experience with VBA macros, BETA, and workflow tools such as MS Dynamics is preferred
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent work experience)
- Refinitiv/BETA experience
- FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and/or other licenses
Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of equity trade corrections and operational requests received through the Equity Trading mailbox and MS Dynamics, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Perform daily reconciliation of equity corrections using BETA and Excel/VBA-based tools
- Track volume metrics and maintain departmental controls, documentation, and procedures
- Identify and improve operational processes to strengthen accuracy, reduce friction, and increase efficiency across the Middle Office
- Address advisor trade‑correction inquiries and operational requests from internal departments with accurate and timely support
- Train team members on core Middle Office processes and support cross-functional operational workflows
Benefits
- 401K matching
- health benefits
- employee stock options
- paid time off
- volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
