Financial Analyst II

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to support trade settlements and transaction processing within a fast-paced financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with global teams to ensure timely and accurate transaction settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage trade settlements before, on, and after contractual settlement dates
• Troubleshoot and resolve trade failures with clients, counterparties, and depositories
• Process daily transactional instructions within strict deadlines
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational procedures
• Investigate and resolve cash and stock breaks
• Manage inquiries and provide timely resolutions
• Identify and escalate potential risks (financial, regulatory, reputational)
• Review OFAC/sanctions-related transaction blocks and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and IT to improve processes and efficiency
• Participate in system testing (UAT), audits, asset migrations, and business continuity efforts
• Contribute to reporting, client communication, and service improvements
• Cross-train with global teams to support seamless operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
• Experience in financial services (bank, broker, custodian, or service provider)
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and settlement processes
• Minimum 1+ year experience as a Fed direct participant

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging (securities, cash, FX)
• Experience with Fedwire or CHIPS payments
• Familiarity with DTC or global depositories (ICSD)
• Experience supporting global agent networks
• Exposure to project lifecycle, UAT, and reporting

Company Description

Ageatia was built on the principle of becoming a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the Engineering, Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology industries. As we grow and evolve, we recognize our differentiation lies not just in traditional staffing, but in true partnerships and collaboration on hiring solutions.

We bring value to our talent by helping them identify their individual skills and aptitudes, matching them with opportunities to excel and creating communities where they can foster their skills and always have a trusted partner in their career.

In supporting our clients, we understand that each organization and culture is unique, and we thrive in collaborating with our clients to provide innovative solutions to suit their specific needs.

The root of our growth and continued success stems from not only our loyal clients and talent, but the dedication of our people. Ageatia takes great pride in our teammates and the culture we built together as an organization. We promote an environment that rewards the hard work and perseverance necessary to solve the unique needs of our clients and talent. The Ageatia family might span across the country, but our team is tightly united around our core purpose, core values and our mission to provide superior service to our customers.