Inst. Trade Administrator, GEIB

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

4d•$70,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Under direct supervision, utilizes specialized knowledge of trading systems and front-office workflows to support equity trading operations. Performs daily reconciliation of trade inventories across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy of positions, balances, and trade flows. Actively supports traders with order execution, routing, allocations, and issue resolution. Serves as a key resource for OMS functionality, including Flex OMS, supporting system workflows, trade lifecycle management, and enhancements. Applies knowledge of FIX protocol and market connectivity to assist with order flow, routing, and troubleshooting trading issues. Monitors market access activity and controls to ensure efficient and accurate order handling. Leverages experience with Raptor and other trading/monitoring tools to support trade oversight, system workflows, and operational efficiency. Works closely with traders, technology teams, and vendors to improve system performance, test updates, and implement new features.

Requirements

Knowledge of Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
Fundamental trading strategies and market characteristics in equities/options.
Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of equity trading including reconciliation experience.
Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
Financial markets and products.
Skill in Fundamental math and analytics sufficient for quantitative and analytical analysis.
Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, and interpreting results.
Using technical/professional knowledge as well as interpersonal and sales skills to obtain customers’ commitment to ideas, services, or products.
Identifying, troubleshooting and escalating application problems.
Adapting procedures to conform with changing business and/or system requirements.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.
Read, interpret, analyze and apply information from industry data.
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with critical deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all organizational levels including traders and clients.
Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.
Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
Bachelor’s Degree required, as well as a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
OR ~ Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
FINRA Series 7 & 57 Licenses, or the ability to obtain within 6 (six) months of hire date.
Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required)
Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required)
Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Responsibilities

Supports execution, routing, and allocation of equity orders in coordination with trading desks
Monitors and reconciles trade activity, positions, and balances across systems
Serves as a subject matter resource for Flex OMS, including workflows, trade management, and system functionality
Utilizes FIX protocol knowledge to support order flow, connectivity, and troubleshooting between trading systems and counterparties
Performs market access monitoring using tools such as Raptor, ensuring proper order routing, controls, and real-time issue identification
Uses Raptor and related systems to monitor trading activity, identify exceptions, and support operational risk controls
Partners with traders to resolve trade breaks, system issues, and operational inefficiencies in real time
Performs functional testing of OMS enhancements, upgrades, and vendor releases, ensuring alignment with trading needs
Assists with system configurations such as account setup, trade allocations, and security master updates
Collaborates with technology and vendors to improve system performance and user experience
Supports front-office processes including trade lifecycle management, order handling, and post-trade workflows
Responds to trader and client inquiries related to trade activity and system functionality
Maintains accurate and timely trade records while ensuring operational best practices