Trading & Operations Manager – Client Role

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking an experienced Trading Operations professional to oversee daily trading activity across client portfolios and manage settlement and cash movements. The role requires hands-on experience in asset management, SMAs, and collaboration with custodians and prime brokers to ensure seamless execution.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Join a fast-growing firm and contribute to scalable processes and strategic initiatives guided by senior

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in trading operations within asset management or hedge funds.
• Experience supporting institutional investment products and/or SMAs.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, investment operations, and cash management.
• Equity trading experience required; familiarity with listed options preferred but not required.
• Experience working with custodians, prime brokers, and other investment service providers.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute and support daily trading activity across client portfolios.
• Oversee investment operations for multiple investment vehicles, including SMAs.
• Manage trade settlement, cash movements, account activity, and portfolio rebalancing.
• Coordinate with custodians, brokers, counterparties, and external service providers to ensure seamless operational execution.
• Support operational due diligence requests and investor reporting initiatives.
• Monitor operational controls and identify opportunities to improve workflows and scalability.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and ongoing process enhancements.
• Assist with additional trading and operational responsibilities as the firm continues to grow.

Kenntnisse

Trading operations

Investment operations

Middle office

Equity trading

Custodians & brokers

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Execute and support daily trading activity across client portfolios.
• Oversee investment operations for multiple investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts (SMAs).
• Manage trade settlement, cash movements, account activity, and portfolio rebalancing.
• Coordinate with custodians, brokers, counterparties, and external service providers to ensure seamless operational execution.
• Support operational due diligence requests and investor reporting initiatives.
• Monitor operational controls and identify opportunities to improve workflows and scalability.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and ongoing process enhancements.
• Assist with additional trading and operational responsibilities as the firm continues to grow.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in trading operations, investment operations, middle office, or a related function within asset management, hedge funds, family offices, or investment advisory firms.
• Experience supporting institutional investment products and/or separately managed accounts.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, investment operations, and cash management.
• Equity trading experience required; familiarity with listed options is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with custodians, prime brokers, and other investment service providers.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in trading operations and investment management, with a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and cash management. Proven ability to enhance operational workflows and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external service providers.