Business Analyst

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid onsite 3 days per week) Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour Employment Type: Contract / W2

Overview: LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Business Analyst to support the US Securities Lending Middle Office and Operations team. This role supports Stock Loan, Corporate Bonds, and Equity Financing trading desks and plays a critical role in managing daily risk items, settlement activity, and operational controls in a fast-paced financial services environment.

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting and can work independently with limited direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations for Securities Lending, including Stock Loan, Corporate Bonds, and Equity Financing activities
• Resolve high-value risk items, settlement exceptions, and reconciliation breaks
• Prioritize, report, and collateralize exposures in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Process recall requests, wire entries, and journal entries
• Assist with prematching future-dated trades and agreeing cash values with external clients
• Apply and move cash payments through internal systems and the market to ensure timely settlement
• Escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner
• Contribute to process improvements and identify innovative ways to support the business efficiently

Required Qualifications:

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to escalate issues proactively
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Prior experience in securities lending or financial operations (preferred, not required)

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule with onsite presence required 3 days per week in Jacksonville, FL.

Why LHH: LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.