Associate, Operations (Weekend Support)

Aplaro Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 116,324 - 155,098; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Savings plans

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals in office

Wellness reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Social events

Continuous learning

Job summary

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm seeking an operations professional to support crypto market workflows, reconciliations, and process improvements. The role is based in NYC with hybrid work options and global reach.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years in capital markets or crypto operations, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and excellent communication. Attractive benefits accompany a dynamic, results-driven team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields; CFA a plus
• 3-5+ years experience in capital markets or crypto operations
• Strong communication skills
• High-level MS Excel knowledge with Vlookup, Pivot Tables, and conditional statements
• Experience with workflow management software such as JIRA
• Entrepreneurial spirit and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Scope new processes with stakeholders, troubleshoot ad-hoc problems, and propose improvements for crypto market operations
• Daily affirmation and reconciliation of position and cash activity to minimize risk
• Monitor and report daily PnL for various markets to senior management
• Investigate queries from trading desks and other departments
• Build business intelligence reports for management
• Collaborate with trading and support teams on daily operational issues
• This is a full-time weekend support role with Saturday/Sunday coverage
• Two consecutive rest days scheduled on weekdays

Skills

Strong communication

MS Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Conditional statements

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Finance/Economics/CS degree

CFA certification a plus

Tools

MS Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

• Work with different stakeholders to scope new processes, troubleshoot ad-hoc problems, and propose continuous improvements for existing operational tasks related to crypto markets globally which includes but is not limited to account maintenance, collateral and position management and accurate book keeping of coins on all crypto exchanges.
• Daily affirmation and reconciliation of position and cash activity, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight-through processing.
• Monitoring and reporting of daily PnL for various markets to senior management.
• Investigating and resolving of queries raised by trading desks, other departments, and counterparties.
• Building business intelligence reports regarding operational activities for management.
• Work with different trading and support teams for daily operational issues and documenting procedures.
• This is a full-time weekend support role that requires availability and active coverage on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Minimum of two consecutive rest days will be scheduled during weekdays.

Location: Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or other related fields; CFA a plus
• 3-5+ years of experience in capital markets or crypto operations
• Strong communication skills
• High-level MS Excel knowledge is a must, as is comfort with Vlookups, Pivot Tables, and conditional statements
• Experience with workflow management software, such as JIRA
• The desire for a fast-paced environment and "to wear multiple hats"
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an enthusiasm for continuous learning

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.