# Securities Finance Trader

**Company:** [Alpaca](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/alpaca)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, securities lending, equities, fixed income, etfs, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Automation, trading strategies
**Posted:** 2026-07-23

> Securities Finance Trader responsible for identifying and executing borrow/loan opportunities across equities, fixed income and ETFs using manual and automated strategies. Requires bachelor's in quantitative field, 0-2 years experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, and strong analytical skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Identify and execute borrow and loan opportunities across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, ETFs) using both manual and automated trading strategies.
- Leverage Python and SQL to streamline daily tasks, develop analytical tools, and automate data-driven decisions.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to optimize data pipelines, trading systems, operational efficiency and risk controls.
- Monitor outstanding loans, recalls, and rates to optimize risk and profitability.
- Build relationships with borrowers, lenders, custodians, and firm client partners.
- Develop and perform operational tasks, product improvements, and automation tools for optimizing costs, revenue and workflow.
- Assess and manage counterparty, credit, and market risk while staying informed of market developments and regulatory changes.
- Work with existing and new securities lending vendors on product development solutions.
- Contribute to creating automated workflow solutions for securities lending trading and operations.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative field.
- 0–2 years of experience in a technical or trading role, ideally with some exposure to securities lending, short selling or related experience.
- Proficient in Python and SQL.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with core financial instruments (equities, fixed income, ETFs) and general market mechanics.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams.
- High initiative and eagerness to learn about securities lending, product development, and advanced trading concepts.

## 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

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