Securities Finance Trader

Alpaca

Securities Finance Trader at Alpaca identifying and executing loan opportunities across various asset classes. Collaborating with tech teams to enhance trading systems and operational efficiencies.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python and SQL for data analysis and automation, alongside a strong understanding of securities lending and financial instruments. Capable of optimizing trading strategies and operational workflows while effectively collaborating across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingSQL ProficiencySecurities Lending ExperienceAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAutomated Trading StrategiesOperational EfficiencyRisk ManagementQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiativeEagerness to Learn

Industry Keywords

EquitiesFixed IncomeETFsMarket MechanicsCounterparty Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative field.
1-5 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

Comp & perks

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