# Trade Operations, Analyst

**Company:** [Forge](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/forge)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $65k – $80k/yr
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** trade operations, trade processing, trade settlement, sec regulations, finra regulations, Risk Management, Internal Controls, trading systems, record-keeping, sie, series 99
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Oversees private-market trade processing, settlement, compliance, documentation, and issue resolution while serving as a central transaction resource. Requires at least one year of relevant operations, finance, consulting, accounting, fund management, or legal experience and strong attention to detail.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Trade Processing and Monitoring
- Develop a thorough understanding of Forge’s transaction processes and become the deal point person and central source of knowledge for active transactions.
- Review and process trade transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure timely and accurate settlement of trades in accordance with internal policies.

### Compliance and Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and collaborate with internal teams to mitigate them.
- Ensure all trades comply with internal controls and SEC/FINRA requirements.

### System and Process Improvements
- Participate in implementing new trading systems or upgrading existing systems.

### Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with brokers to resolve trade-related issues and ensure smooth settlement.
- Interact with issuers and clients to ensure a seamless, efficient process.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders about trade operations and issues.
- Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Legal, and Compliance teams.

### Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of trade transactions and operational activities.
- Ensure proper documentation and adherence to record-keeping policies.

## Requirements

- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in operations, consulting, finance, accounting, fund management, and/or law.
- Superior critical-thinking skills and demonstrated success in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort performing in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Desire to help increase operational efficiency and achieve strategic initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Obtain SIE and Series 99 licenses within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to operate a computer for 8 hours per day and exchange detailed information through verbal and written communication.

## Compensation

- San Francisco annual salary range: **$65,000–$80,000**, plus an annual bonus.
- Final offers may vary based on geography, experience, expertise, bonus, and other factors.

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