Trade Operations Analyst

Trade Operations Analyst Overview

• The Trade Operations Analyst role supports proprietary trading and separately managed account platforms within a dynamic investment management firm.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accurate trade processing.
• Gain exposure to hedge fund and asset management industries while developing analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Contribute to margin call monitoring, cash reconciliation, and trade settlement processes across diverse financial accounts.
• Work in a hybrid environment with on-site expectations of two to three days per week.
• Ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking a collaborative and fast-paced workplace.
• Leverage strong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills to optimize operational workflows.
• Opportunity to enhance expertise in financial data management and reconciliation techniques.

Trade Operations Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and process margin calls across Prime Brokerage, Futures, OTC, and Repo accounts.
• Reconcile counterparty collateral, exposures, and independent amounts against internal systems.
• Investigate wire transfers that are returned, pending, or unapplied by prime brokers.
• Confirm monthly OTC collateral balances and interest accruals, coordinating settlements with counterparties.
• Allocate portfolio and FX margin usage across internal investment strategies.
• Capture daily valuations and profit and loss (P&L) for separately managed accounts.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Process ad hoc SMA requests, including collapsing boxed cash and positions and assisting with trade settlements.
• Rebalance SMA accounts on an ad hoc and monthly basis.

Trade Operations Analyst Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience at an investment fund, fund administrator, or financial services firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SQL experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills, including proficiency with formulas and financial data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and resolve issues proactively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.