Senior Operations Associate

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de quant à Londres recherche un spécialiste des opérations pour gérer l'onboarding de nouveaux gestionnaires de portefeuille. Vous serez responsable de la coordination entre les équipes et de l'établissement de processus d'onboarding efficaces. Ce rôle demande une expérience dans le secteur financier, ainsi que des compétences en gestion de projets et en communication.

Qualifications

• 4-7 ans d'expérience en opérations ou onboarding dans le secteur financier.
• Compétence en Excel et SQL, avec un plus pour les systèmes OMS/EMS.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à collaborer avec diverses équipes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les processus d'onboarding des nouveaux gestionnaires de portefeuille.
• Coordonner avec des équipes internes pour répondre aux exigences d'onboarding.
• Assurer la documentation et la configuration des systèmes de trading.

Skills

Operations Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

SQL

OMS/EMS systems

Job description

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Coopman Search and Selection are delighted to partner exclusively with a leading quantitative investment firm focussed on systematic trading strategies in global markets. The role will report in directly into the Operations Manager who is based in London.

This role is a newly created role and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless onboarding of portfolio managers (PMs) and their trading strategies within their global organisation. This role requires a blend of operational expertise, project management skills, and an understanding or interest in the trading and hedge fund environment. The role will also have broader responsibilities across middle office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end onboarding processes for new portfolio managers, including setup of accounts, infrastructure, and connectivity for trading.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including compliance, legal, IT, risk, and operations, to ensure all onboarding requirements are met.
• Facilitate the establishment of trading accounts and ensure alignment with counterparty requirements.
• Oversee data integrations, execution workflows, and performance monitoring setups for newly onboarded teams.
• Ensure proper documentation and configuration of trading systems and platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed onboarding project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for onboarding-related queries and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Liaise with external brokers, exchanges, and data providers to facilitate smooth onboarding.
• Maintain strong communication channels with portfolio managers to address specific needs and requirements.

Experience Required:

• 4-7 years of experience in operations, onboarding, or a related role within the hedge fund, asset management, or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, and other relevant financial and operational software. Experience with OMS/EMS systems is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and regions.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

For a confidential discussion or for further information, please get in touch with [emailprotected]

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