Middle Office Trade Operations Specialist (UK shift)

Caxton Associates; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Caxton Associates in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced middle office professional to join the Operations team. You will support PMs and the execution desk, manage the full trade lifecycle, and help ensure accuracy, control and process integrity across asset classes.

The role requires at least 7 years in a control function within financial services, with knowledge of macro products and strong collaboration across global teams. Excellent attention to detail and ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a control function within financial services.
• Experience in hedge funds, investment banks, or asset management firms.
• Knowledge of Macro products including FX, FX Options, Equities/CFDs, ETDs, Fixed Income and OTC derivatives.
• High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the global Operations team, providing day to day support to the PM & Execution desk teams.
• Perform daily Operations activities in support of the UK Operations team, working aligned to UK market hours and collaborating with global stakeholders.
• Support all functions of the trade & position lifecycle across all products & markets.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of key control processes including trade confirmation & clearing, settlement, prime broker/administrator reconciliation, and break resolution.
• Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and implement new ones to enhance the operating model.
• Assist in the generation of daily P&L for portfolio managers and the firm in aggregate.
• Expand knowledge of products and technology for personal development within the Operations team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Orchestrade

iRecs

Traiana/Harmony

Job description

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. Caxton Associates' primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.

About the role

The firm's portfolio management teams engage in a diverse set of investment strategies spanning all asset classes, products and geographies.

The middle office team is an integral part of the firm with a strong emphasis on control, accuracy, and process integrity. We are seeking to add an experienced individual to the operations department to work closely with the wider Middle Office group; traders & portfolio management team in managing the full trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the global Operations team, providing day to day support to the PM & Execution desk teams.
• Perform daily Operations activities in support of the UK Operations team, working aligned to UK market hours and collaborating closely with global stakeholders.
• Support all functions of the trade & position lifecycle across all products & markets.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of key control processes including trade confirmation & clearing, settlement, prime broker/administrator reconciliation, and break resolution.
• Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and implement new ones with the goal of enhancing current operating model.
• Assist in the generation of daily P&L for portfolio managers and the firm in aggregate.
• Expand upon knowledge of products and technology for personal development and growth within the Operations team.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

Willingness and ability to work hours aligned to UK market.

Minimum of 7 years' experience in a control function within financial services, preferably in hedge funds, investment banks, or asset management firms.

Understanding of a variety of Macro products - including FX & FX Options, Equity/CFDs, ETDs, Fixed Income & OTC derivatives.

Excellent attention to detail, a curious and analytical mindset, and a highly organized approach to work.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and multiple regions.

Be detailed and organised, and able to adapt to fast paced environments Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

Additional beneficial qualifications

• Knowledge of finance, markets, trade life cycle
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Orchestrade, iRecs (Watson Wheatley), or similar reconciliation platforms is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of industry-wide middleware platforms including Traiana/Harmony; CTM; TRAX; TDN & MarkitWire.