Fixed Income Hedge Fund Operations

Fixed Income Hedge Fund Operations Overview

• The Fixed Income Hedge Fund Operations role supports trade flow and lifecycle management for fixed income and listed futures strategies.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, risk teams, and operations to ensure smooth trade execution and resolution of discrepancies.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, multi-strategy hedge fund environment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in operational processes.
• Engage in daily trade capture, reconciliation, and lifecycle event management for fixed income instruments.
• Identify and resolve operational gaps, driving process improvements and enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Work within a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities effectively.
• Leverage your expertise in fixed income products and trade lifecycle events to support diverse investment strategies.

Fixed Income Hedge Fund Operations Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and address portfolio manager requests and trade-related inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Perform daily trade capture and reconciliation for fixed income and listed futures strategies.
• Investigate and resolve booking discrepancies, P&L questions, and trade disputes efficiently.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external parties to manage trade lifecycle events and settlements.
• Support system issue resolution and workflow optimization in collaboration with technology teams.
• Communicate effectively with front office and internal teams regarding escalations and open items.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage lifecycle events for fixed income instruments, including maturities, resets, and rollovers.
• Ensure accurate and timely booking of all trade activities and maintain comprehensive records.

Fixed Income Hedge Fund Operations Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trade support, middle office, or operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products, listed futures, and trade lifecycle events.
• Proficiency in performing daily cash, position, and trade reconciliations.
• Experience in a multi-strategy or multi-PM hedge fund environment is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and familiarity with OMS/PMS platforms are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks under pressure.
• Exposure to additional asset classes such as equities, derivatives, or FX is a plus.