Hedge Fund Operations Analyst

Mariner Investment Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated professional to join its Operations Team. This critical role involves daily reconciliation of cash and positions, trade processing, and generating reports for trading teams. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess strong organizational skills, and have a keen attention to detail. With a focus on collaboration, this role interacts with traders and various stakeholders, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment. If you are a fast learner with a positive attitude and a desire to grow in the financial industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in hedge fund operations or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and profit & loss.
• Trade processing, reconciliation, and settlement coordination.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Job description

Our company is looking for a highly motivated professional to join our Operations Team.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work well under pressure and balance competing priorities in a results-oriented work environment. This is a critical role that interacts directly with our traders, prime brokers, trading counterparties, accountants, fund administrators and auditors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Daily reconciliation of cash, positions, profit & loss, accruals, receivables/payables
2. Trade processing, reconciliation, settlement coordination and trade break resolution
3. Processing and reconciliation of corporate actions
4. Review of daily and monthly profit & loss
5. Generate internal trade, position and profit & loss reporting for trading teams and risk
6. Track trading strategies including fixed income, equity, FX, bank debt, futures, and swaps

Qualifications:

1. 0-3 years of experience in hedge fund operations, accounting or administration
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance recommended
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
4. Team player with the ability to work with multiple internal and external groups with different areas of expertise
5. Fast learner with the ability to respond quickly to new challenges
6. Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the financial industry
7. Strong organizational skills and time management capabilities
8. Detail-oriented
9. Ability to work under pressure – handle spontaneous projects with tight deadlines
10. Self-motivated
11. Positive attitude
12. Strong problem solving skills
13. Interpersonal and customer service skills – provide information and support to internal trading teams
14. Oral and written communication skills – ability to articulate financial concepts

Compensation:

Compensation: $55,000-85,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Full medical, dental and vision coverage