Market Operations Analyst
TXSE Group · Dallas, TX
Full-time
Raised $27.9M in Aug 2026Posted May 10, 2025
Supports day-to-day operations of a national securities exchange, covering trading, listing and clearing support. Monitors trading activity, resolves trade and settlement issues, and works with broker-dealers and clearing firms. Also helps customers with certification testing and improves operational processes.
What you'll do
- Monitor daily trading activity to ensure accurate order execution
- Investigate and resolve trade issues with internal teams and external participants
- Assist customers with certification testing of order entry protocols
- Provide user training and respond to user queries
- Identify and resolve clearing and settlement issues
Requirements
- 1-10+ years of experience in securities exchange operations, brokerage operations, or similar capital markets environment
- Experience in trade support, listings, market intelligence, and compliance
- Familiarity with Python or scripting languages for automation, data analysis and monitoring
- Familiarity with clearing, settlement processes and emerging capital markets technologies
- Knowledge of trading systems, market structure, execution mechanics and post-trade clearing
- Strong data analysis capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with AI tooling to automate and improve workflow
Nice to have
- Broker-dealer operations and FINRA/SEC regulatory framework experience
- Industry certifications such as Series 7, Series 24, or other FINRA licenses
Skills
AI ToolingBroker-Dealer OperationsClearing and SettlementCommunicationData AnalysisFINRA/SEC RegulationsMarket StructurePythonScriptingTrade Support
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
The Texas Stock Exchange is hiring a Market Operations Analyst in our Dallas offices. This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day operational activities across multiple functions of a national securities exchange. The role includes both technical and non-technical trading and listing support, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating clearing services, and continuing development and improvement of client service as the business grows. The ideal candidate will possess industry knowledge, analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.
Trade Support and Operations
- Monitor daily trading activities to ensure accurate and efficient order execution.
- Investigate and resolve trade issues promptly, working closely with internal teams and external participants (e.g., broker-dealers, clearing firms).
- Assist customers with certification testing of order entry protocols.
- Provides user training on system and new functionality and responds to user queries.
- Communicates client requirements to operational teams and subcontractors.
- Help identify potential process improvements and contribute ideas to enhance workflow efficiency.
Clearing & Settlement Support
- Ensure smooth post-trade processes.
- Identify and resolve clearing and settlement issues, communicating effectively with relevant parties.
- Coordinate the implementation of new clearing initiatives or technologies as needed.
Professional Experience
- 1-10+ years of relevant experience in securities exchange operations, brokerage operations, or a similar capital markets environment.
- Experience in trade support, listings, market intelligence, and compliance.
- Familiarity with Python and or scripting languages to aid with automation, data analysis, monitoring/alerting, and tool development
- Familiarity with clearing, settlement processes, and emerging technologies in capital markets.
- Experience in broker-dealer operations and FINRA/SEC regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
- Certifications: Industry certifications such as Series 7, Series 24, or other relevant FINRA licenses would be beneficial, or ability to maintain in a specified time period.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical & Analytical Acumen
- Knowledge of trading systems, market structure, execution mechanics, and post-trade clearing processes.
- Strong data analysis capabilities, with an ability to interpret market trends and transform insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and take initiative in carrying tasks forward to completion.
- Demonstrate proactive thinking by identifying potential issues before they arise and suggesting preventive measures to team leaders.
- Experience with AI tooling to automate and improve daily workflow