Associate, Clearing & Operations

Responsibilities:

• Trading and process monitoring, as well as PNL reporting; ad-hoc exception handling and query management
• Affirmation of trades, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight through processing
• Reconciling of position, trades, cash, NAV, and fees
• Supporting clearing and settlement processes across multiple asset classes: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, and Commodities
• Investigating breaks raised by trading desks, other departments, and counterparties
• Assisting in automation efforts and process improvements
• Liaising with Prime Brokers and service vendors for troubleshooting and improvements
• Owning and resolving specific inquiries and ensure timely resolution
• Participating in local & global operations, audit, and valuation projects

Qualifications:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or other related fields
• Mastery of financial concepts with direct experience working with global markets
• 1 to 5 years of experience in trade support or post trade operations at a Brokerage, Asset Manager, Investment Bank, or Proprietary Trading Firm
• DevOps experience is beneficial
• Aptitude and desire to learn new things and quickly adapt
• Great analytical and communication skills
• High level MS Excel knowledge is a must: Comfortable with Look-ups, Pivot Tables, and Conditional Statements
• Interest in post trade infrastructure
• Ability to work with large scale data reconciliations is a must
• Python or SQL experience a plus
• A masters in finance or a CFA/Certification in Finance would be an added advantage