Job Overview – Trade Operations Support Associate (Hybrid):
Join our asset management client as a Trade Operations Support Associate in New York, NY. In this hybrid role, you’ll play a key part in managing daily trade reconciliations, resolving settlement issues, and supporting portfolio managers with post-trade processing.
Compensation: $90,000 – $125,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Responsibilities as the Trade Operations Support Associate:
- Trade Reconciliation: Daily reconciliation of Fixed Income, FX, Repos, Futures, and Equities across multiple funds.
- Settlements: Coordinate with prime brokers and counterparties for timely settlement of trades, addressing any potential trade failures.
- System Accuracy: Reconcile internal systems (Trade Capture, IBOR, and Risk Management) to ensure accurate trade data.
- Trade Management: Process trade activities including manual entries, allocations, and confirmations, supporting seamless trade flow.
- Issue Resolution: Collaborate with portfolio managers, internal teams, and counterparties to resolve trading discrepancies and support end-of-day P&L processes.
Qualifications for the Trade Operations Support Associate:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics required.
- Experience: 2-4 years in Trade Support role with expertise in macro products required (FX, fixed income, futures, rates, swaps, derivatives).
- Skills: Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
- Technical Experience: Preferred experience with Charles River systems and swaps clearing houses.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.