Manager - Trade Operations

Opteamix; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operational services firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager – Trade Operations to oversee and optimize the trade lifecycle across assets. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in trade operations, proficiency with Charles River, and the ability to drive process improvements. Responsibilities include managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with trading protocols. Candidates with a proactive mindset and strong analytical skills are preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in trade operations within an RIA, asset manager, hedge fund, or broker-dealer.
• Experience with Charles River (CRIMS) and custodian platforms like Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, Goldman Sachs.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot settlement issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trade operations across equities, fixed income, and options.
• Oversee trade lifecycle management including settlements and confirmations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for automation.

Skills

Trade Operations Management

Equities and Fixed Income Knowledge

Charles River Experience

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Education

10+ years in trade operations

Tools

Charles River

Excel

Job description

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Recruitment Manager @ Opteamix | Technical Recruiting, IT Recruitment

Position: Manager– Trade Operations

Job Overview:

The Manager – Trade Operations oversees the entire post-trade function, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service delivery across all custodial and trading relationships. This leadership role drives process automation, reduces operational risks, enables T+1 readiness, and partners closely with clients, custodians, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Trade Lifecycle Management

   • Manage daily trade operations across equities, fixed income, and options—from trade capture to final settlement.
   • Ensure trades are entered correctly in Charles River, validated against compliance rules, and properly routed.
   • Oversee allocations, confirmations, and affirmations in coordination with custodians and brokers.
   • Act as the main point of contact for our custodians (Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, Goldman Sachs).
   • Coordinate prime brokerage and trade-away settlements, ensuring all trades are booked and reconciled accurately.
   • Proactively investigate and resolve any failed trades, mismatched instructions, or settlement issues.

2. DTCC and Industry Process Oversight

   • Manage the DTCC confirmation and affirmation process to make sure trades are affirmed and settled on schedule.
   • Monitor exceptions and resolve trade discrepancies before settlement deadlines.Stay current on industry changes, such as T+1 settlement and other post-trade updates.

3. Process Improvement & Automation

   • Identify areas where automation can streamline workflows or reduce manual touchpoints.
   • Partner with technology and trading teams to implement smarter settlement and reconciliation tools.
   • Keep our SOPs up to date to ensure consistency and clarity across processes.
   • Perform daily reconciliations of trades, cash, and positions between internal systems and custodians.
   • Maintain the accuracy of trade blotters and custodial records.
   • Resolve discrepancies quickly and document resolutions for audit and compliance purposes.
   • Work closely with the trading desk, portfolio management, compliance, and finance to ensure seamless trade flow.
   • Share your expertise during new custodian setups or system integrations.
   • Mentor junior team members and help strengthen overall operational knowledge across the team.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in trade operations within an RIA, asset manager, hedge fund, or broker‑dealer.
• Hands‑on experience with Charles River (CRIMS) and custodian platforms (Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, Goldman Sachs).
• Deep understanding of trade settlement, clearing, and custody operations, including DTCC and Omgeo workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of equities, fixed income, and options trade lifecycles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot settlement issues and reduce breaks through process improvements.
• Comfortable working with data and systems—advanced Excel skills and familiarity with automation tools are a plus.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting T+1 settlement readiness or other industry initiatives.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging, FIX trade flows, or other electronic trading protocols.
• Prior experience managing vendor relationships or system integrations.
• FINRA licenses (Series 7 or 99) are preferred but not required.

Performance Metrics

• Settlement accuracy and timeliness.
• Reduction in settlement breaks and operational exceptions.
• Successful implementation of process improvements and automation.
• Quality of internal documentation and SOPs.
• Effective collaboration across teams and external partners.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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