Securities Lending Operations Analyst

Summary

Join Alpaca, a leading brokerage infrastructure technology company, as a Securities Lending Operations Associate and contribute to the smooth operation of our securities finance desk. You will manage operational aspects of borrowed and lent securities, ensuring accurate and timely execution, settlement, and reconciliation. Responsibilities include collateral management, regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners. You will support securities lending trading activities, identify process improvements, and provide support to the securities finance team. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 0-2 years of experience in securities lending or operations. Alpaca offers competitive salary & stock options, health benefits, a new hire home-office setup, and a monthly stipend.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• 0-2 years of experience in middle office securities lending or operations
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with core financial instruments (equities, fixed income, ETFs) and general market mechanics
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills
• Highly motivated with a keen interest in securities lending, product development, and advanced settlement concepts
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Knowledge of DTCC and Loanet

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage daily securities lending transactions, ensuring accurate trade capture, confirmation, and settlement within established timelines
• Monitor and manage collateral requirements, including the allocation, movement, and reconciliation of collateral to meet counterparty obligations and mitigate credit risk
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations and contract comparisons of securities positions, cash, interest rate and collateral balances with counterparties, custodians, and internal systems to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure all securities lending activities adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies, preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory bodies
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate operational risks associated with securities lending activities, escalating issues to senior management when necessary
• Monitor, process and communicate recalls to the trading desk in a timely manner
• Monitor, process and communicate borrow return and loan return functions in a time-sensitive manner
• Perform buy-in processes pursuant to recalls and buy-in processes pursuant to SEC Rule 204 to meet regulatory requirements in a timely manner
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with counterparties, brokers, custodians, and internal teams (trading, compliance, risk management) to facilitate smooth operations and resolve any issues
• Continuously evaluate and enhance operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth, including automation and system upgrades
• Analyze securities lending data to generate insights, produce regular and ad-hoc reports, and support management in decision-making processes
• Provide ad hoc technical support to other members of the brokerage operations team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card