Contribute to operational excellence at a leading hedge fund. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a hybrid work environment. Gain exposure to diverse asset classes and trading strategies.
Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund Operations
in Financial Services PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Overview
- Play a pivotal role in operations at a distinguished hedge fund with a diverse investment portfolio and innovative trading strategies.
- Collaborate with senior management to refine processes and drive operational excellence across multi-asset class trading.
- Engage in trade booking, monitoring, and reconciliation tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
- Support trade flow management, risk reporting, and implement robust operational controls.
- Prepare detailed reports for investment and operations teams, maintaining high data integrity standards.
- Contribute to interdepartmental projects focused on process automation and operational improvements.
- Work in a hybrid environment, combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility for optimal productivity.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist senior leadership in optimizing operational workflows to align with strategic business objectives.
- Book and reconcile trades across equities, derivatives, FX, and commodities, ensuring seamless execution.
- Monitor trading policies, position limits, and operational controls to uphold compliance standards.
- Collaborate with traders and strategists to address portfolio-related issues and enhance performance.
- Generate comprehensive reports for investment and operations teams, supporting informed decision-making.
- Automate reconciliation processes and contribute to the development of advanced operational tools.
- Support accounting, compliance, and operations teams with ad hoc projects and initiatives.
- Drive innovation in trade flow automation and spreadsheet development to enhance efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
- 2-7 years of experience in accounting or operations within hedge funds, banks, or financial administrators.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced functions such as macros, vlookups, and pivot tables.
- Experience with shadow general ledger systems, preferably Geneva, is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage complex operational tasks.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
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