Equity Ops Associate

Overview

• Join a dynamic operations team in a hybrid role based in New York City.
• Contribute to the success of a leading hedge fund with innovative strategies.
• Engage in daily trade reconciliation and corporate action analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline operational procedures and processes.
• Enjoy outstanding benefits, including free healthcare and office-provided meals.
• Work in a supportive environment that values analytical and technical expertise.
• Opportunity to contribute to new market, product, and fund initiatives.
• Leverage your financial services experience to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and reconcile trading accounts daily, liaising with brokers and counterparties.
• Analyze and resolve trade and position breaks across multiple systems.
• Perform corporate action processing and monitor financing charges.
• Coordinate counterparty review meetings and manage issue resolution.
• Collaborate with technology teams for user testing and operational improvements.
• Document technical requirements and recommend solutions for root cause analysis.
• Engage with internal teams to improve departmental procedures and processes.
• Support new market, product, and fund initiatives with operational expertise.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, information systems, math, or an analytical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, preferably with top-tier firms.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle and equity derivatives is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in corporate action processing and strong data analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with portfolio accounting systems.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.